This weekend both Mega Millions and Powerball players can play for jackpots worth more than $350 million.
The first chance comes tonight with a Mega Millions jackpot that stands at a $355 million annuity that is worth $164 million in cash. The odds of winning a Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302 million.
The second chance occurs Saturday night with a Powerball jackpot that checks in at a $400 million annuity or $185.6 million cash. The odds of winning a Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million.
“North Carolinians have won several $1 million prizes recently playing both Powerball and Mega Millions,” said Mark Michalko, executive director of the N.C. Education Lottery. “We would all love to celebrate a jackpot win in North Carolina over the weekend.”
In Wednesday’s Powerball drawing, one $2 ticket matched four white balls and the red Powerball to win $50,000. The lucky ticket came from Jack B Quick on Burkemont Avenue in Morganton.
Powerball and Mega Millions are two of six draw games in North Carolina where players can buy their tickets at a retail location or with Online Play through the lottery’s website or with the NC Lottery Official Mobile App. Lottery players now can either buy scratch-offs at a retail location or play digital instant games online at nclottery.com and on the app.
During the holiday season, Play Smart, Gift Smart raises awareness that lottery tickets are not appropriate gifts for kids as part of a national gift responsibly campaign. Research shows that the earlier someone participates in or is exposed to gambling, the more likely they are to develop a gambling problem later in life. Check out this blog to learn more.