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Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots Soar to Combined $1.39 Billion

With national draw jackpots soaring to record amounts, you’ll want to make sure to get your tickets now for a chance to win big, starting tonight!  

On Friday, the Mega Millions drawing will see an estimated $750 million jackpot, with a $550.6 million cash option! This is the second largest jackpot in the game’s history. The deadline to buy a Mega Millions ticket is 8:59 p.m. Central Time on draw days.

On Saturday, the Powerball jackpot will be at an estimated $640 million, with a cash option of $478.7 million! This is the fifth largest jackpot in the history of the game. The deadline to buy a Powerball ticket is 8:59 p.m. Central Time on draw days.

At a combined $1.39 billion, these jackpot runs have produced the highest combined Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots since October 2018! Both jackpots have been on a roll since they were hit the same week in September. The Mega Millions jackpot was last hit on September 15, 2020, in Wisconsin and the Powerball jackpot was hit a day later in New York.

The Kansas Lottery urges players to play responsibly and safely by maintaining social distancing and wearing a mask when purchasing tickets.

If you’re able to snag a prize of $600 or higher, you can make an appointment for an in-person claim! Please contact claims.appointment@kslottery.net with your name, phone number, prize amount, and preferred day and time. To see more information about the requirements of claiming a prize in person, please click here.

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