Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots combine to nearly $700 million
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The Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots have reached a combined total of $689 million. Upcoming drawings include a $389 million Powerball jackpot and a $300 million Mega Millions jackpot. Over 19,200 winning Powerball tickets were sold recently.
Key points
- •Combined Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots total $689 million.
- •Powerball's next jackpot is $389 million with a cash option of $161.9 million.
- •Mega Millions' next jackpot is $300 million with a cash option of $124.1 million.
- •One North Carolinian won $5,000 in a recent Mega Millions drawing.
- •Over 19,200 winning tickets were reported in a recent Powerball drawing.
Why it matters
Lottery players should note the substantial jackpot amounts for both Powerball and Mega Millions. There are also smaller prizes regularly awarded, indicating multiple ways to win.
Official release
The Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots keep on climbing as their combined totals reach $689 million.
A winner in tonight’s Powerball drawing would have the choice of taking home the $389 million jackpot as an annuity or $161.9 million in cash.
A winner in Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing would have the choice of taking home the $300 million jackpot as an annuity or $124.1 million in cash.
“As the jackpots continue to rise, so does the anticipation among players,” said Mark Michalko, chief executive officer of the N.C. Education Lottery. “Good luck to all North Carolinians throwing their hat into the ring.”
As the jackpots continue to rise, players are taking home other nice wins. Friday’s Mega Millions drawing saw a lucky North Carolinian win a $5,000 prize. The winning ticket came from the Church Street BP on Church Street North in Concord. Saturday’s Powerball drawing saw over 19,200 winning tickets statewide.
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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