Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots climb to highest levels of the year so far - WYFF
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have reached a combined total of over $1.3 billion for this weekend's drawings. The article outlines the odds of winning, ticket costs, and the mechanics of the games for interested participants.
Why it matters
High-value lottery jackpots often drive significant consumer spending and public interest in gambling, impacting local retail economies.
The highest jackpot drawings of the year so far are set for this weekend. Friday night, Mega Millions ® draws for $743 million and on Saturday night, Powerball® draws for $600 million .
The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday night's drawing is the 10th-largest in the game's history .
To win the jackpot, you must match all six numbers drawn, which sounds pretty straightforward. First, players have to correctly match the five white ball numbers, which ranges from 1 to 69. Then players have to match the red Powerball number, which ranges from 1 to 26.
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