What To Watch For?
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled to take place on Friday night. The Powerball jackpot, which has risen to $375 million, will have its next drawing on Wednesday night.
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Surprising Fact
A Mega Millions ticket buyer will need to overcome astronomical odds of 1-in-290.4 million to win the jackpot. This is slightly better than the Powerball jackpot’s even poorer odds of 1-in-292.2 million.
Key Background
In March, a Mega Millions ticket sold in Illinois won a $533 million jackpot, which was the biggest lottery prize of the year before Tuesday night’s draw. The biggest Powerball jackpot of the year so far is a $250.8 million prize claimed by a lottery player from Arkansas.
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further reading
Mega Millions Jackpot Nears $500 Million—Here’s What The Winner Could Take Home After Taxes (Forbes)
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