Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots climb to over $1.1 billion
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North Carolinians have two opportunities this week to win life-changing lottery prizes, with over $1.1 billion in Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots. Tonight's Powerball drawing is for $687 million, while Tuesday's Mega Millions jackpot is $443 million.
Key points
- •Over $1.1 billion combined in Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots are available this week.
- •Tonight's Powerball jackpot is $687 million ($294.7 million cash option).
- •Tuesday’s Mega Millions jackpot is $443 million ($186.5 million cash option).
- •Over 7,400 Mega Millions and 30,400 Powerball winning tickets were produced recently in NC.
Why it matters
This news highlights significant jackpot opportunities for lottery players in North Carolina, with chances to win large sums from Powerball and Mega Millions. Even without hitting the jackpot, many players are still winning smaller prizes.
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Powerball
- Current jackpot: $760 Million (October 30, 2026)
- Next draw: Saturday, Oct 31 · 10:59 PM ET
Official release
Powerball and Mega Millions offer two chances at life-changing prizes this week as North Carolinians can play for over $1.1 billion in jackpots.
A winner in tonight’s Powerball drawing could take home the $687 million jackpot as an annuity or $294.7 million in cash.
A winner in Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing could take home the $443 million jackpot as an annuity or $186.5 million in cash.
As both jackpots continue to grow, Powerball and Mega Millions players are still winning lots of prizes. Friday’s Mega Millions drawing produced over 7,400 winning tickets in North Carolina. Saturday’s Powerball drawing saw over 30,400 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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