Mega Millions jackpot tops $400 million, Powerball close behind

October 7, 2022 Posted by NC Lottery at 11:51 AM

The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to over $400 million but the Powerball jackpot is hot on its heels at $378 million.

Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot offers a $410 million annuity that is worth $213.8 million in cash while Saturday’s Powerball jackpot stands at a $378 million annuity that is worth $198.7 million in cash.

As both jackpots keep growing, North Carolinians continue to win big prizes. In Wednesday’s Powerball drawing, a lucky player in Gaston County matched four white balls and the red Powerball to win $100,000. The winning ticket was purchased at the Lake Wylie Mini Mart on Union Road in Gastonia.

The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million. The odds of winning a Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302 million.

Players can buy Powerball or Mega Millions tickets at any lottery retail location or through Online Play on the lottery’s website, www.nclottery.com.

7 COMMENTS

10/10/2022 03:22 - Katherine P.

I still believe my win is on the way!

10/10/2022 10:55 - Roger K.

Carla M you and I are having the same dream. Would love to have a place in mountains.

10/09/2022 03:15 - carolyn b.

WHAT COUNTY WAS THE OCT 8TH 501,544 C5 WON IN ......NC Lottery
Hi, Carolyn! The Cash 5 jackpot was won on October 8th with a ticket sold through Online Play to a player in Browns Summit in Guilford County!

10/08/2022 04:21 - darryl i.

I continue to recommend that each time the jackpot reaches 100 million the lottery should draw until 10 winners win 10 million each. You can still win up to 100 million, but no one person needs that much money. Sales would skyrocket each time it reaches that amount so the lottery wouldn't suffer. At least one of the two should do it. C'mon man!!!

10/08/2022 11:45 - Carla M.

I day dream daily about what all I want to do with the money. Buy property, invest, provide for my family...my best friends family, donate and flip it. I just want a log cabin in the mountains on a lot of land, a farm, and peace and quiet. Good luck everyone!!

10/08/2022 01:01 - josette k.

Hope i win soon play to win

10/07/2022 12:01 - Michael K.

Good afternoon, where can you see the list of winners from the 200x Second chance drawing at? Thanks

Mega Millions jackpot tops $400 million, Powerball close behind

October 7, 2022 Posted by NC Lottery at 11:51 AM

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