Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots Soar to Over $1.2 Billion Combined
As the Mega Millions jackpot reaches $735 million and the Powerball jackpot hits $532 million, lottery enthusiasts are in a frenzy over the potential life-changing wins.
- The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday's drawing is the 14th largest in U.S. lottery history, with a cash option of $356.7 million.
- The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $532 million for Monday's drawing, following no winners in the previous draw.
- Mega Millions odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350, while Powerball odds are 1 in 292.2 million.
- New Jersey boasts the largest Mega Millions prize won in the state at $533 million, while Powerball's largest jackpots have been won in California.
- Lottery drawings are held twice weekly for both Mega Millions and Powerball, offering players multiple chances to win big.
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