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Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots Soar to Nearly $500 Million and $350 Million Respectively

After no winners in previous drawings, the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have reached staggering amounts, with the next drawings scheduled for this week.

The next Mega Millions drawing is Tuesday at 11 p.m. ET.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket is purchased and printed in the BP on Woodward Avenue in Detroit on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023.
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Overview

  • The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $493 million, with a drawing scheduled for Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
  • The Powerball jackpot is also climbing, now at $348 million, with the next drawing on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
  • No winners were reported for the previous drawings of both Mega Millions and Powerball, leading to the increased jackpots.
  • Players have various options for purchasing tickets, including in-person at authorized retailers or online through official digital lottery couriers like Jackpocket.
  • The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are approximately 1 in 302 million, while the odds for Powerball are about 1 in 292 million.