Jackpots Skyrocket: Powerball Reaches $161M Mega Millions Climbs to $522M

The Powerball jackpot is now $161 million and the Mega Millions jackpot has increased to $522 million.

The Powerball jackpot has reached $161 million.

The Powerball jackpot is now $161 million. In the latest Wednesday drawing, there were no winners for the jackpot or the million-dollar prize. The winning numbers were:

• White balls: 17, 34, 56, 60, 61
• Red Powerball: 9

Four players matched four white balls and the red Powerball, each winning $50,000. One of these players used the Power Play option to double their prize to $100,000.

The next draw is on Saturday, June 1, 2024. The winner can choose to get the $161 million prize in yearly payments over 29 years or take a lump sum of $75.2 million. The chance of winning the jackpot is 1 in 292.2 million, and the chance of winning any prize is 1 in 24.9 million.

The Mega Millions jackpot has now reached $522 million.

The Mega Millions prize has increased to $522 million. No one won the jackpot or the million-dollar prize in Tuesday's draw. The winning numbers were:

• White balls: 12, 18, 48, 57, 62
• Gold Mega Ball: 4

Twelve players each won $10,000 by guessing four white balls and the Gold Mega Ball correctly. Two other players each won $50,000 by using the Megaplier feature.

The next Mega Millions draw will be on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 11 PM Eastern Time. The jackpot cash option is $241.4 million.

Summarized Points

• Powerball jackpot is $161 million, with a lump sum option of $75.2 million.
• Next Powerball drawing: Saturday, June 1, 2024.
• Powerball odds: Jackpot - 1 in 292.2 million, any prize - 1 in 24.9 million.
• Mega Millions jackpot is $522 million, with a lump sum option of $241.4 million.
• Next Mega Millions drawing: Friday, May 31, 2024, at 11 PM ET.

The jackpots are getting bigger and offer a lot of money. Remember to check your tickets, and good luck!