Over $1 billion up for grabs for Powerball and Mega Millions players this week
RaspaPro Summary
North Carolina lottery players have a chance at over $1 billion in Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots this week. Powerball offers a $607 million annuity, while Mega Millions has a $413 million annuity. A North Carolinian recently won $50,000 for the fifth consecutive Powerball drawing.
Key points
- •Powerball jackpot: $607 million (annuity) or $255.7 million (cash).
- •Mega Millions jackpot: $413 million (annuity) or $170.3 million (cash).
- •North Carolinian won $50,000 for five consecutive Powerball drawings.
- •A $30,000 Mega Millions win occurred via Online Play.
- •Total jackpots for players in North Carolina exceed $1 billion.
Why it matters
Players have multiple opportunities to win significant amounts, with two major jackpots surpassing $1 billion combined. Consistent smaller wins demonstrate that players can win various prize tiers.
RaspaPro Live Data
Powerball
- Current jackpot: $760 Million (October 30, 2026)
- Next draw: Saturday, Oct 31 · 10:59 PM ET
Official release
With Powerball and Mega Millions continuing to climb, lottery players in North Carolina can have fun this week trying their luck on over $1 billion in jackpots.
A winner in tonight’s Powerball drawing could take home the $607 million jackpot as an annuity or $255.7 million in cash.
A winner in Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing could take home the $413 million jackpot as an annuity or $170.3 million in cash.
As the jackpots keep on growing, players are taking home other big wins. For the fifth consecutive Powerball drawing, a North Carolinian won a $50,000 prize. Saturday’s win came from Lighthouse Food Mart on N.C. 55 West in Kinston.
Friday’s Mega Millions drawing also saw a $30,000 win in North Carolina. The win came from Online Play in Charlotte.
“Five straight drawings with a $50,000 win in North Carolina is a great reminder that players can win all sorts of big prizes playing Powerball,” said Mark Michalko, chief executive officer of the N.C. Education Lottery. “Hopefully we see more exciting wins this week. Good luck.”
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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