Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots Surge to $1.1 Billion and $750 Million

The jackpots for Mega Millions and Powerball have reached very high amounts.

The Mega Millions jackpot is now $1.1 billion and the Powerball jackpot is $750 million because no one has won them for a while. The Mega Millions prize grew to this high after the latest drawing had no tickets that matched all six numbers. This is the 30th time in a row that's happened. The next chance to win this big prize is Tuesday, March 26.

Mega Millions Jackpot History

• $1.602B — August 2023 — Florida Winner
• $1.537B — October 2018 — South Carolina Winner
• $1.348B — January 2023 — Maine Winner
• $1.337B — July 2022 — Illinois Winner
• $1.100B — March 2024 — To Be Decided

No one has won the Mega Millions jackpot since December 8, 2023, making the current prize the fifth biggest in the game’s history. The record was set in Florida in August 2023 when someone won $1.602 billion.

Powerball hasn't had a winner for a while and there's a new drawing soon.

Powerball has only had one winner this year, with the most recent prize of $842.4 million won by someone from Michigan on January 2. The upcoming Powerball drawing is for a $750 million prize, making it the ninth biggest in the game's 31 years.

Winning Odds and Lottery Information

It's very hard to win the Mega Millions or Powerball jackpots—with chances at 1 in 302.5 million and 1 in 292.2 million respectively. The Mega Millions draw is Tuesday at 11 pm, and the Powerball draw is Saturday at 10:59 pm.

Top Powerball Jackpots

• $2.04B — November 2022 — California Winner
• $1.765B — October 2023 — California Winner
• $1.586B — January 2016 — Winners from California, Florida, Tennessee
• $1.08B — July 2023 — California Winner
• $842.4M — January 2024 — Michigan Winner

Play safely and steer clear of frauds.

Lottery officials ask players to play these games for fun and remember they help the community. They warn that with big jackpots, there's a higher chance of scams. Mega Millions says if you win, you never have to give out your bank details to claim your prize, and you don't pay taxes before you get your winnings.

For more information on how to play responsibly and safely, visit the official Mega Millions website.

Conclusion

People across the country are excited as the Mega Millions jackpot hits $1.1 billion and the Powerball reaches $750 million. Lottery players are keen to find out if anyone will win the big prizes in the upcoming draws, which could create a record-breaking win.