Powerball Jackpot Reaches $793 Million as Mega Millions Climbs to $482 Million
Lottery excitement is building across the country as the Powerball jackpot reaches an estimated $793 million ahead of Monday, November 2's drawing. Meanwhile, Mega Millions is offering an estimated $482 million jackpot for Tuesday, November 3, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.
Although neither grand prize has been claimed recently, one Massachusetts player already has a reason to celebrate. A $50,000 Powerball ticket from the Saturday, October 31, drawing was sold at Allston Car Wash, located at 434 Cambridge St. in Allston. The winning ticket was purchased through Quic Pic.
Monday's Powerball Drawing
The November 2 Powerball drawing marks the 34th drawing since the jackpot was last won on August 12. At that time, a lucky Illinois player claimed a massive $1.04 billion prize.
Here are the key details:
- Estimated jackpot: $793 million
- Cash option: $339.9 million
- Ticket price: $2
- Purchase deadline: 9:50 p.m. Monday
- Drawing time: 10:59 p.m. in Tallahassee, Florida
Mega Millions Offers $482 Million
Mega Millions is also attracting attention with an estimated $482 million jackpot for Tuesday, November 3. The drawing will be the 27th since a Florida player won an $803 million jackpot on July 28.
- Estimated jackpot: $482 million
- Cash option: $203.6 million
- Ticket price: $5
- Purchase deadline: 10:45 p.m. Tuesday
- Drawing time: 11 p.m. in Atlanta, Georgia
Another exciting feature is that every non-jackpot Mega Millions prize automatically receives a multiplier ranging from 2X to 10X.
Massachusetts Megabucks Jackpot
Local players also have another opportunity with the Massachusetts Megabucks game. Its estimated jackpot has reached $2.65 million for Monday's drawing.
Tickets cost $2 and are available until 9 p.m., with the drawing scheduled for the same time.
Players can purchase tickets for all three games at authorized retailers or through official Massachusetts Lottery purchasing platforms. In-person ticket buyers must be at least 18, while online players must be 21 or older.
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