Lottery players in North Carolina can play for the sixth largest jackpot in Powerball history tonight after the jackpot just got a $35 million boost today to $850 million.
A winner on Wednesday could claim the jackpot as an $850 million annuity or $383.7 million in cash. Tonight’s prize represents the largest Powerball jackpot since April 2024.
While players keep trying for the jackpot, one lucky $3 Power Play ticket in North Carolina matched four white balls and the red Powerball to win $50,000 in Monday’s drawing. The prize tripled to $150,000 when the 3X multiplier hit. The ticket came from Bass Country Store on N.C 27 East in Coats.
Powerball has gone 37 straight drawings without a jackpot win. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million.
Lottery players can play for another big prize on Friday as the Mega Millions jackpot stands at a $277 million annuity or $124.6 million in cash. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 290 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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