Mega Millions and Powerball players in North Carolina can try their luck this weekend on jackpots totaling $768 million.
A Mega Millions winner tonight would have the choice of taking home the $324 million jackpot as an annuity or $150.6 million in cash.
A Powerball winner on Saturday would have the choice of taking home the $444 million jackpot as an annuity or $207.2 million in cash.
Even though both jackpots remain up for grabs, North Carolinians continue to win lots of prizes playing Powerball and Mega Millions.
- Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing saw over 13,000 winning tickets.
- Wednesday’s Powerball drawing saw over 15,000 winning tickets.
Players can buy Mega Millions and Powerball tickets at any lottery retail location or through Online Play on the lottery’s website, www.nclottery.com, or with the NC Lottery Official Mobile App.
The odds of winning a Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302 million. The odds of winning a Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million.
The N.C. Education Lottery’s Play Smart™ program helps North Carolinians make the most of their lottery play. Visit ncplaysmart.com to learn about all things lottery, from tips on how odds work to how to enter bonus drawings. If you or someone you know needs support, visit morethanagame.nc.gov/ for free, confidential help.
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