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Mega Millions, Powerball offer half a billion dollars in jackpots

August 20, 2021 Posted by NC Lottery at 8:27 AM
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You have two chances this weekend to take home a jackpot of more than $250 million in either the Powerball or Mega Millions drawings.

On Friday, the Mega Millions jackpot weighs in at  $256 million as an annuity, or $185.6 million in cash.The next day, on Saturday, the Powerball jackpot stands at  $290 million as an annuity, or $209.2 million in cash.

Together, the two jackpots total more than $546 million.

Beginning Monday, Powerball players will get a third chance each week to win a jackpot beginning when the first Monday night Powerball drawing occurs. Powerball drawings will now be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.The game change is expected to result in larger, faster-growing jackpots.

Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots start at $20 million and increase each drawing until they are won. The odds of winning a Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302.5 million. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million.

You can buy Powerball or Mega Millions tickets at any lottery retail location, through Online Play on the lottery’s website, www.nclottery.com, or by using the NC Lottery Official Mobile App.

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8/22/2021 01:00 - Jennifer B.

Thanks for informing of new changes

8/22/2021 12:34 - Melanie b.

Can't wait until I hit soon ??

8/21/2021 12:12 - Gloria C.

Thanks for all the great informations.

8/20/2021 04:48 - Nadia S.

I’m not sure how to check my wins or claim NC Lottery
Hi Nadia, we have lots of ways to check if you won. Have a look at our "Did you win?" page for all the details: https://nclottery.com/DidYouWin. Then if you are a winner, you can also have a look at our "Claim" website to determine the best way to claim your prize. Here is the address: https://nclottery.com/ClaimPrizes.

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