Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots climb to highest levels of 2026 so far
COLUMBIA, S.C. —
The highest jackpot drawings of the year so far are set for this weekend. Friday night, Mega Millions® draws for $743 million and on Saturday night, Powerball® draws for $600 million.
The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday night’s drawing is the 10th-largest in the game’s history.
How to Play
To win the jackpot, you must match all six numbers drawn, which sounds pretty straightforward. First, players have to correctly match the five white ball numbers, which ranges from 1 to 69. Then players have to match the red Powerball number, which ranges from 1 to 26.
Ticket Cost
A standard Mega Millions ticket costs $5. You can enter the drawing for a minimum of $2. The Powerball also offers modifiers, which can enhance your chance at bigger winnings. Adding the Power Play modifier costs $1 extra per play.
Where can Lottery Tickets be Purchased?
Lottery tickets can be bought at licensed convenience stores, grocery stores and some package stores across the state.
Lottery Odds
Odds of winning the Mega Millions® jackpot are about 1 in 290 million and about 1 in 293 million for Powerball®.
More Ways to Win
Although odds of winning the jackpot are astronomical, there are other smaller prizes that people are more likely to win.
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Most Common Winning Numbers
Some numbers are drawn more than others, and the Get the Facts Data Team has analyzed which numbers have been drawn the most.
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