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Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion, Powerball reaches $750 million

March 22, 2024 Posted by NC Lottery at 12:31 PM
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Mega Millions and Powerball players hoping to get lucky this weekend can play for two big jackpots that top $1.72 billion combined.

A Mega Millions winner tonight would have the choice of taking home the $977 million jackpot as an annuity or $461 million in cash. If won, the jackpot would be the sixth largest in Mega Millions history.

A Powerball winner on Saturday would have the choice of taking home the $750 million jackpot as an annuity or $357.3 million in cash.

While North Carolinians keep trying for the jackpot, others nice wins occurred recently. In Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing, one lucky $2 ticket matched four of the five white balls and the yellow Mega Ball to win $10,000. The win occurred:

  • At Cashion's Quik Stop on South Main Street in Cornelius

Players can buy Mega Millions and Powerball tickets at any lottery retail location or through Online Play on the lottery’s website, www.nclottery.com, or with the NC Lottery Official Mobile App.

The odds of winning a Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302 million. The odds of winning a Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million.

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3/24/2024 10:39 - Ebony T.

Oh wow!! Man I'd just be happy and blessed to win the 50k or 10k. Like always, I hope the person who wins is really in need and can use the money to really help their family!

3/23/2024 02:42 - Tony T.

I'm the big winner...

3/23/2024 11:19 - Sheila I.

NCEL. If a player wins $2500 or $5000 via online play, are taxes withheld before the winner is notified? Thanks!NC Lottery
Hi Sheila, taxes are automatically withheld for any Online Play win over $600. All prizes won are subject to Federal and State withholdings. For more specific information, please contact the Internal Revenue Service at 800-829-1040 or https://www.irs.gov

3/22/2024 09:46 - Megan M.

I’m winning the biaaaaa!!!

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