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Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots poised to cross $500 million combined by Saturday
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots are poised to cross $500 million combined by Saturday, Apr 24, 2026. Powerball sits at $287 million for Wednesday's draw, while Mega Millions reaches $224 million for Friday night.
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots both top $400 million heading into weekend draws
Powerball is climbing toward $450 million and Mega Millions holds steady near $410 million after back-to-back rollovers heading into weekend draws on April 24, 2026. Powerball's streak stands at 39 consecutive rollovers since December 6, 2025.
Powerball and Mega Millions both top $400 million heading into weekend draws
Powerball is expected to exceed $450 million by Saturday night, while Mega Millions sits at $410 million ahead of Friday's draw. Neither game has crowned a grand-prize winner in nearly two months, with Powerball's streak at 38 consecutive draws and Mega Millions at 44 draws—the combined jackpot pool now tops $860 million.
Powerball and Mega Millions set for $1.1 billion combined draw weekend
Powerball is climbing toward $575 million and Mega Millions approaching $550 million for a combined $1.1 billion weekend draw. Powerball hasn't seen a winner since March 22, with 37 consecutive rollovers, while Mega Millions' 29-draw streak dates back to March 25.
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots soar into the weekend, both topping $700 million
Powerball has surged to $754 million and Mega Millions sits at $718 million heading into the weekend of Apr 24, 2026. Neither game has seen a jackpot winner in weeks, with Powerball on a 37-draw rollover streak since Mar 3 and Mega Millions rolled over 41 times since Feb 4. Ticket sales are climbing as players chase prizes rivaling lottery history's largest payouts.
Powerball jackpot heads toward $500 million as rollover streak extends
Powerball's jackpot is on pace to eclipse $500 million by Saturday night, marking the 41st consecutive drawing without a grand-prize winner. The advertised amount stands at $470 million with a cash option of roughly $227 million after rolling over Wednesday.
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots both cross $500 million heading into weekend draws
Both Powerball and Mega Millions are offering half-billion-dollar jackpots this weekend—a rare convergence not seen since January 2023. Powerball draws Saturday with a $520 million annuity jackpot, while Mega Millions draws Friday with a $510 million prize.
Powerball and Mega Millions chase $2 billion combined as weekend draws approach
Powerball's jackpot reaches $685 million for Saturday's drawing while Mega Millions offers $520 million on Tuesday. The combined $1.205 billion represents the largest back-to-back opportunity since January 2024, with Powerball on a 38-draw rollover streak since late February.
Powerball and Mega Millions set up competing $400 million-plus jackpots heading into the weekend
Powerball's Saturday draw offers an estimated $427 million annuity ($204 million cash), while Mega Millions' Friday night game carries a $413 million jackpot ($197 million cash). Both lotteries face winning droughts stretching into their fifth and sixth weeks respectively, making this rare concurrent buildup a major draw for casual and serious players alike.
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots surge past $500 million combined heading into Saturday draws
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots surge past $500 million combined heading into Saturday draws. Powerball sits at $287 million (annuity) or $137 million cash after Wednesday's rollover, while Mega Millions climbed to $268 million (annuity) / $128 million (cash) following Tuesday's draw.