Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots total more than half a billion
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Two big drawings this week could yield more than a half a billion dollars in winnings.
Tuesday’s Mega Millions jackpot stands at a $247 million annuity that is worth $140.6 million in cash.
The Powerball jackpot stands at a $258 million annuity that is worth $147.4 million in cash for Wednesday’s drawing.
Both drawings air live on WRAL-TV before WRAL News at 11 p.m.
“It is pretty cool when Mega Millions and Powerball both are heating up at the same time,” said Mark Michalko, executive director of the N.C. Education Lottery. “We are watching both jackpots closely as they continue to vie for the lead. Good luck to all our North Carolina players.”
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million. The odds of winning a Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302.5 million.
Players can buy Powerball or Mega Millions tickets at any lottery retail location or through Online Play on the lottery’s website, www.nclottery.com.
