The jackpots for the Powerball and Mega Millions draw games continue to rise, reaching a combined total of more than $1.3 billion!
Today, the Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $750 million ahead of tonight’s drawing. On Tuesday, the Mega Millions jackpot rolled again to an estimated $560 million ahead of Friday’s drawing.
Jackpot winners can receive their winnings in 30 annual installments or as a one-time, lump-sum cash option of approximately $378.8 million for Powerball and $281.1 million for Mega Millions.
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In addition to the jackpot prize, players can win lower-tier prizes of up to $2 million with Powerball and up to $5 million with Mega Millions.
Powerball jackpots start at $20 million and roll until the jackpot is won. Players win by matching the five white ball numbers (1-69) and the Power Ball number (1-26). The overall odds of winning a prize in the game are approximately 1-in-24.9.
Mega Millions jackpots start at $20 million and roll until the jackpot is won. Players win by matching the five white ball numbers (1-70) and the Mega Ball number (1-25). The overall odds of winning a prize in the game are approximately 1-in-24.
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Drawings for Powerball and Mega Millions are available for viewing on the Florida Lottery’s website and official YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/floridalottery. Winning numbers are available on the Lottery’s website, free mobile app, at retailers statewide, and by phone at (850) 921-PLAY.
Players can purchase tickets at any of the more than 13,500 Lottery retailers across the state for the chance to become Florida’s newest multi-millionaire. Players are reminded to sign the back of their tickets at the time of purchase and keep them in a safe place.
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