Powerball Jackpot Now
Powerball, Mega Millions combined jackpot now over $1 billion Lottery jackpots continue to skyrocket as the combined payout for the two games this week are over $1 billion. Most winners opt for the cash option, now $628.2 million for Mega Millions and $478.7 million for Powerball. 'Still in shock': North Carolina COVID-19 nurse wins $1 million second-chance lottery.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lottery players are getting another shot at the third-largest jackpot in U.S. history. The Mega Millions top prize has hit an estimated $865 million, making Tuesday night’s drawing the biggest in more than two years. Powerball, the other lottery game offered in most of the U.S., isn’t far behind at $730 million for a drawing Wednesday night. It’s the first time both lottery jackpots have topped $700 million. No one has won the Mega Millions jackpot since Sept. 15. The last Powerball jackpot winner was a day later, on Sept. 16. Mega Millions and Powerball are both played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Powerball also is offered in Puerto Rico.
Who Won Last Powerball Jackpot
A $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot was won, setting the world record for the largest lottery jackpot. January 2020 Mississippi joined. March 2020 The starting jackpot was set at $20 million due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The minimum roll increase between draws was set at $2 million. Mega Millions Jackpot Now $865M; Powerball up to $730M The Mega Millions top prize climbed to an estimated $865 million, the biggest jackpot in more than two years. Powerball, the other lottery.