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Mega Millions and Powerball pots roll on into the weekend, jackpot surpasses $1B
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Key Points:
- The combined jackpots for Mega Millions and Powerball have reached an estimated $1.06 billion after no jackpot winners in the latest drawings, with Mega Millions at $604 million and Powerball at $457 million.
- Tickets for both games are available across Washington state, with recent notable winners including a $30,000 Mega Millions ticket and multiple Powerball prizes ranging from $50,000 to $250,000.
- Mega Millions drawings occur Tuesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. Pacific, with ticket sales closing 15 minutes prior and resuming immediately after the drawing; recent game changes increased the starting jackpot and added automatic multipliers for non-jackpot prizes.
- Powerball drawings are held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 7:59 p.m. Pacific, with ticket sales closing at 6:45 p.m. on drawing days and resuming immediately after.
- Since its inception in 1982, Washington's Lottery has contributed over $5.7 billion to state programs.
