news blog > article Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots total over half a billion dollars May 29, 2026 Posted by NC Lottery at 1:34 PM Tweet North Carolinians can have fun this weekend playing Mega Millions and Powerball as the two jackpots combine for over half a billion dollars. A winner in tonight's Mega Millions drawing would have the choice of taking home the $331 million jackpot as an annuity or $145. A winner in Saturday's Powerball drawing would have the choice of taking home the $172 million jackpot as an annuity or $75.
news blog > article Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots total over half a billion dollars May 29, 2026 Posted by NC Lottery at 1:34 PM Tweet North Carolinians can have fun this weekend playing Mega Millions and Powerball as the two jackpots combine for over half a billion dollars. A winner in tonight’s Mega Millions drawing would have the choice of taking home the $331 million jackpot as an annuity or $145. A winner in Saturday’s Powerball drawing would have the choice of taking home the $172 million jackpot as an annuity or $75. Even though both jackpots remain up for grabs, players are taking home other nice prizes. Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing saw a lucky North Carolinian match four white balls and the yellow Mega Ball to win $30,000. The winning ticket was purchased at the Publix on Albemarle Road in Charlotte. The odds of winning a Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 290 million. The odds of winning a Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million. Players can buy Mega Millions or Powerball tickets at any lottery retail location or through Online Play on the lottery’s website, www. 6 Million Next Drawing Sat, May 30 Latest Drawing Wed, May 27 5 14 21 31 51 13 POWER PLAY 4x Double Play 4 9 43 62 68 3 Game Info Buy Now Jackpot Estimate $346 Million Cash Value $153