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Mega Millions Jumps to $650 Million as UK Lotto Rolls Over and South Africa’s PowerBall Hits R160 Million

Rolling jackpots push attention to the next US draws plus South Africa’s R160 million PowerBall.

Overview

  • Mega Millions drew 9, 21, 27, 48, 56 and Mega Ball 10 on Oct. 17 with no jackpot winner, lifting the prize to about $650 million for Tuesday’s drawing.
  • Powerball in the US is estimated at $295 million for the Saturday, Oct. 18 drawing, with a cash option of roughly $140.3 million before taxes.
  • The UK Lotto draw on Oct. 18 produced 06, 39, 43, 52, 58, 59 (Bonus 19) with no jackpot winner, creating an estimated £8.3 million rollover for Wednesday, Oct. 22.
  • EuroMillions ran a £25 million draw on Friday, Oct. 17, following two UK wins over £25 million earlier in October, with live-result coverage published by multiple outlets.
  • South Africa’s ITHUBA projects a PowerBall jackpot of about R160 million for Tuesday, Oct. 21, while the UK still has an unclaimed £10,633,323 Lotto prize bought in Bexley that must be claimed by April 2, 2026.