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.
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