Mega Millions and Powerball pots roll on into the weekend, jackpot surpasses $1B - KOMO
The combined jackpots for Mega Millions and Powerball have exceeded $1 billion after recent drawings failed to produce a winner. Lottery officials noted that recent game changes have improved odds and increased prize multipliers.
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High lottery jackpots drive significant consumer spending and generate substantial revenue for state-funded programs.
The jackpots for the Mega Millions and Powerball lottery games have climbed to a combined estimated $1.06 billion after neither game produced a jackpot winner in their latest drawings. The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $604 million ahead of its Friday night drawing, while the Powerball jackpot stands at an estimated $457 million for Saturday night's drawing. Washington's Lottery said tickets for both games are available at lottery retailers across the state. Recent big lottery winners in Washington: Mega Millions ticket worth $30,000 was sold July 3 at Greenlake Gas Stations, 7200 Aurora Ave. N in Seattle. Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at the 7-Eleven at 3625 148th St. SW in Lynnwood.
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