But there is good news ( sadly, we're not talking about the tax bill).įirst, you've got a better shot at winning the Powerball jackpot ( 1 in 292,201,338) than you do the Mega Millions ( 1 in 302,575,350). It's been that long since someone hit it.
Monday marks the 41st run in this Powerball series. Only two other lotto jackpots have topped the $1.5 billion mark - a $1.537 billion Mega Millions with a lone winner from South Carolina in 2018 and a three-way Powerball $1.586 billion jackpot split between ticket-holders in California, Florida and Tennessee. Just think about what you could buy with that cash! ET drawing) but you may want to get them early just in case. ET Monday to get your tickets (most retailers cut off sales an hour before the 10:59 p.m. Get Tri-state area news and weather forecasts to your inbox.
