In between Mega Millions and Powerball, there have been winners of 5 other jackpots totaling a lot more than $1 billion, such as a single worth a lot more than $two billion.
The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday’s lottery drawing has improved to an estimated $301 million, with a cash option valued at $160.3 million.
The numbers have been selected for the Saturday, Dec. 31 lottery jackpot worth an estimated $246 million, with a money selection of $128.5 million.
Mega Millions drawings are held Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.
The request will have to be made at the time of claiming the prize on the Illinois Lottery Winner Claiming Type.
If you never already have an investment account, park the funds in a high-yield savings account or funds marketplace account, Johnson advised.
Powerball drawings are held just about every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, and Mega Millions drawings are held every single Tuesday and Friday.
The Powerball jackpot continues to grow as Saturday's drawing produced no winner.