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Powerball and Mega Millions Jackpots Surge to $140M and $348M After No Winners

Consecutive no-winner drawings have driven the multi-state jackpots to new highs

Mega Millions bet slips on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
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Overview

  • The Powerball jackpot reached $140 million for the June 25 drawing with a $63 million lump-sum option after Monday’s rollover
  • The Mega Millions prize climbed to $348 million for Friday’s June 27 draw, offering a $155.5 million cash alternative following Tuesday’s no-hit round
  • Both lotteries move to their next scheduled drawings—Powerball on Saturday and Mega Millions on Tuesday—with prize pools set to grow until a ticket matches all numbers
  • Players face long odds of about 1 in 292 million for Powerball and 1 in 302 million for Mega Millions as digital couriers like Jackpocket expand remote ticket purchasing
  • Proceeds from growing jackpots support state education and conservation programs and lower-tier prizes can be multiplied through Power Play and Megaplier