Powerball and Mega Millions Jackpots Soar Past $500 Million Combined
No winners for recent Powerball or Mega Millions drawings push jackpots to $335M and $256M respectively, with new drawings scheduled this week.
- The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $335 million after no one won Saturday's drawing; the next drawing is set for Monday, March 10.
- The Mega Millions jackpot stands at $256 million following Friday's drawing without a winner, with the next chance to win on Tuesday, March 11.
- The lump-sum cash option for the current Powerball jackpot is approximately $150.3 million before taxes, while the Mega Millions cash option is similarly significant.
- Powerball and Mega Millions tickets cost $2 each, with additional options like Power Play and Megaplier available to increase non-jackpot winnings.
- The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292,201,338, while the odds for the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350.