Mega Millions And Powerball Jackpots Combined Worth $752 Million
Good news East Texas!
There were no winning numbers for the Mega Millions or the Powerball over the weekend which means the jackpot keeps rolling over to a bigger payday.
According to ABC NY, the jackpot has now grown to $470 million dollars for the Mega Millions and if you add the $282 million-dollar jackpot from the Powerball the grand total winnings equal $752 million dollars.
It is the sixth largest prize in Mega Millions history and the cash option is $265 million and $148.4 million to the Powerball winner.
While you are figuring out what your life would be with all those winnings Uncle Sam will be definitely looking forward to his cut as 24 percent will come off the top before you receive your winnings per CNBC.
The overall odds of winning the Mega Millions are 1 in 302,575,350 and even though the number is very steep you have to play to win!
I have my ticket! Do you have yours?