Mega Millions jackpot tops $400 million while Powerball also keeps climbing
news blog > article Mega Millions jackpot tops $400 million while Powerball also keeps climbing June 12, 2026 Posted by NC Lottery at 1:33 PM Tweet Lottery players in North Carolina have millions of reasons to get excited this weekend with Mega Millions and Powerball combining to offer well over half a billion dollars in jackpots. A winner in tonight's Mega Millions drawing would have the choice of taking home the $413 million jackpot as an annuity or $182. A winner in Saturday's Powerball drawing would have the choice of taking home the $258 million jackpot as an annuity or $115 million in cash.