As of October 12, 2026, the Powerball jackpot stands at $538 million (or $220 million cash option) for tonight's drawing, while the Mega Millions jackpot is $385 million (or $154 million cash option) for Tuesday's drawing, combining for over $900 million in prizes available this week. In Saturday's Powerball drawing, two North Carolina players won $50,000 each through Online Play tickets purchased in Morrisville and Kannapolis. Players can purchase tickets at retail locations or through the NC Lottery's Online Play website.
news blog > article Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots total over $900 million October 12, 2026 Posted by NC Lottery at 12:40 PM Tweet The Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots show no signs of slowing down as players can play for over $900 million in prizes this week. A winner in tonight’s Powerball drawing could take home the $538 million jackpot as an annuity or $220. A winner in Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing could take home the $385 million jackpot as an annuity or $154. As the jackpots keep on growing, players are taking home other big wins. Saturday’s Powerball drawing saw two $50,000 wins in North Carolina: One winning ticket came from Online Play in Morrisville. Another winning ticket came from Online Play in Kannapolis. The current Powerball and Mega Millions runs have raised a total of over $13. 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