Powerball and Mega Millions race past $1.1 billion in total jackpots
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North Carolina lottery players have a chance to win over $1.1 billion combined from Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots this weekend. Powerball offers a $674 million annuity or $283.9 million cash, while Mega Millions offers a $433 million annuity or $178.6 million cash.
Key points
- •Combined Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots exceed $1.1 billion.
- •Powerball's Saturday jackpot is $674 million (annuity) or $283.9 million (cash).
- •Mega Millions' current jackpot is $433 million (annuity) or $178.6 million (cash).
- •Over 6,600 winning tickets for Mega Millions on Tuesday, and over 23,800 for Powerball on Wednesday.
Why it matters
These large jackpots create significant opportunities for players to win life-changing sums, generating excitement and participation in the North Carolina Lottery.
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Powerball
- Current jackpot: $760 Million (October 30, 2026)
- Next draw: Saturday, Oct 31 · 10:59 PM ET
Official release
Lottery players in North Carolina have over a billion reasons to get excited as Powerball and Mega Millions offer more than $1.1 billion in jackpots this weekend.
A winner in Saturday’s Powerball drawing would have the choice of taking home the $674 million jackpot as an annuity or $283.9 million in cash.
A winner in tonight’s Mega Millions drawing would have the choice of taking home the $433 million jackpot as an annuity or $178.6 million in cash.
As both the jackpots and excitement continue to build, Powerball and Mega Millions players are still grabbing lots of prizes. Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing produced over 6,600 winning tickets in North Carolina. Wednesday’s Powerball drawing saw over 23,800 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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