Powerball, Mega Millions have combined jackpot near $600 million
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There were no winners in the Powerball Saturday drawing. Mega Millions Friday drawing had the winning numbers 20 - 36 - 53 - 56 - 69 and Megaball 16. The Mega Million jackpot is now estimated $290 million with a cash option of $162.3 million. Power Ball is $296 million and the cash payout is $166.1 million, according to the website.
Mega Millions and Powerball drawings are on Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. in Kentucky and Indiana. The next Mega Millions drawing is on Friday, January 22. Power Ball drawings take place on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10 p.,m., and on June 20 at 12 p,m..
Mega Millions tickets cost $2 per play. Megaplier costs $1. Powerball tickets are $ 2 per player. In Kentucky, $ 1 gets you a power play that multiplies your PowerBall winnings.
In Kentucky and Indiana, you can buy Mega Millions or Powerball tickets at local gas stations, convenience stores and supermarkets until 10:45 p.m. on drawing night. In Kentucky, residents can even purchase tickets online at Kylottery.com.
To win the big prize, all six numbers on the ticket must match the winning numbers, including Megaball or the Powerball.
Mega Millions and Powerball have a combined jackpot near $600 million. Mega Millions players choose six numbers: five different numbers from 1 to 70 and one Megaball number from1 to 25. Power Ball players pick five numbers for the white balls and a number for red balls.
Players can claim a prize up to $600 at any licensed lottery retailer in the jurisdiction where they bought the ticket. Prizes over $6,000 can be claimed at some lottery offices and at lottery headquarters.
