Powerball and Mega Millions combined jackpots surge to over half a billion dollars
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The combined Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots have reached $542 million this weekend. The Powerball jackpot is $298 million, or $126.6 million cash, while Mega Millions is $244 million, or $103.5 million cash. Thousands of winning tickets were drawn recently.
Key points
- •Combined Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots total $542 million.
- •Powerball offers a $298 million jackpot or $126.6 million cash.
- •Mega Millions offers a $244 million jackpot or $103.5 million cash.
- •Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing produced nearly 5,000 winning tickets.
- •Wednesday's Powerball drawing saw over 16,200 winning tickets.
Why it matters
Current large jackpots create increased excitement and more opportunities for players to win significant prizes. Even if you don't win the jackpot, thousands of other winning tickets are drawn regularly.
Official release
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots continue to climb as the combined total reaches $542 million this weekend.
A winner in Saturday’s Powerball drawing would have the choice of taking home the $298 million jackpot as an annuity or $126.6 million in cash.
A winner in tonight’s Mega Millions drawing would have the choice of taking home the $244 million jackpot as an annuity or $103.5 million in cash.
“North Carolinians have a lot to be excited about with these high jackpots,” said Mark Michalko, chief executive officer of the N.C. Education Lottery. “Best of luck to all players trying their luck this weekend.”
While both jackpots are on the rise, Powerball and Mega Millions players are still taking home wins. Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing produced nearly 5,000 winning tickets in North Carolina. Wednesday’s Powerball drawing saw over 16,200 winning tickets.
The odds of winning a Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 290 million. The odds of winning a Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million.
Players can buy Mega Millions or Powerball tickets at any lottery retail location or through Online Play on the lottery’s website, www.nclottery.com, or with the NC Lottery Official Mobile App.
For details on how lottery funds make a difference in all of North Carolina’s 100 counties, click on the “Impact” section of the lottery’s website.
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