Overview
- Mega Millions rolled after Tuesday’s 12, 22, 49, 57, 58 and Mega Ball 19, lifting Friday’s jackpot to an estimated $625 million with a $288.8 million cash option before taxes and an estimated take-home near $182 million after likely federal taxes.
- U.S. Powerball drew 10, 13, 28, 34, 47 and Powerball 15 on Wednesday with an estimated $273 million top prize, and the next drawing is scheduled for Saturday.
- South Africa’s PowerBall is guaranteed at R150 million for Friday, October 17, with PowerBall Plus at R26 million, and large prizes are paid tax-free with operator-provided counselling for big winners.
- EuroMillions’ Tuesday draw produced 5, 8, 14, 16, 18 with Lucky Stars 3 and 10 and no jackpot winner, though two players matched five plus one Lucky Star, and the UK’s Millionaire Maker guarantees a £1 million UK winner each draw.
- UK Lotto’s Wednesday numbers were 29, 33, 36, 38, 48, 58 with Bonus 52, there was no jackpot winner, and Saturday’s top prize is now estimated at £7 million.