Jackpot Fever Rises As Mega Millions & Powerball Roll Over Again
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TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami) – There still has not been a big winner in the Powerball and Mega Millions lottery games, which means both jackpots, continue to rise and have now reached a combined total of $738 million.
The Powerball jackpot rolled to $420 million after Saturday night's drawing, and the Mega Millions jackpot rolled to $318 million after Friday night's drawing.
Powerball jackpots start at $40 million and roll over until the jackpot is won.
The chance of winning the Powerball jackpot is 292.2 million to one.
Powerball tickets are $2 each and are played in 44 states, Washington DC, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Mega Millions jackpots also start at $40 million and roll over until the jackpot is won.
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot with a $2 ticket are 1-in-302.5 million.
You can watch the next Mega Millions drawing Tuesday night and the Powerball drawing Wednesday night during the 11pm news on CBS4, your official lottery station.