Thanksgiving may be over but we have 300 million new reasons to be thankful. The lottery amount totals have been revealed for Black Friday’s Mega Millions and Saturday’s Powerball jackpots.
There was no winner for Wednesday’s Mega Millions drawing, bringing the new total up to an amazing $230 million with a cash value of $125 mil.
Earlier in the month, the $130 million Powerball jackpot was claimed, lowering this Weekend’s amount to a mere $70 million.The official Powerball website explains the games odds and rules:
"Players win by matching one of the 9 Ways to Win. The jackpot (won by matching all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball) is either an annuitized prize paid out over 29 years (30 payments) or a lump sum payment. Each ticket costs $2. If the winner chooses the annuity, the annual payment will be increased each year by the percentage set out in the Powerball game rules.
"The second prize (won by matching five white balls in any order) is $1,000,000 paid in cash and any time you match the red Powerball, you win. The overall odds of winning a prize in the game are approximately 1 in 32.
"Remember, both games are meant for entertainment purposes only, as the Powerball website reminds players:"Lottery games are just that--games. Lottery games are designed to be enjoyable entertainment for adults, and for the vast majority of lottery players, that's exactly what they are. Multi-State Lottery members sell lottery tickets for the benefits of their citizens, raising millions of dollars for worthy causes and projects.
"The Multi-State Lottery Association encourages all lottery players to be responsible in their amount of play. Never spend more than you can afford on any lottery product. Please remember, it's just a game."
Best of luck to you, and Happy Holidays!
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