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Still No Winner: Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to Estimated $750M; Powerball Hits $550M

The big prize for Powerball, the other national lottery game, isn't far behind, at $550 million for Wednesday night's drawing

Lottery players still have a shot at Mega Millions' massive $750 million jackpot after Tuesday night's drawing ended without a winner.

The winning numbers in Tuesday night’s drawing were: 12-14-26-28-33, Mega Ball: 09. Up for grabs was a $625 million jackpot, the largest lottery prize in nearly two years.

The now $750 million payout is Mega Millions' second-biggest ever, behind 2018's $1.54 billion.

The big prize for Powerball, the other national lottery game, isn’t far behind, at $550 million for Wednesday night’s drawing.

The jackpots promoted by lotteries refer to the winnings of those who opt for annuities paid out over 30 years. Nearly all jackpot winners actually take the cash option, which would be an estimated $550.6 million for Mega Millions and $411.4 million for Powerball.

Those dreaming of instant riches might want to remember that the odds of winning Powerball are one in 292.2 million. They're even steeper for Mega Millions, at one in 302.5 million.

Mega Millions and Powerball are both played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Powerball also is offered in Puerto Rico.

Staff, AP
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