Mega Millions, Ohio and Powerball jackpot
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The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $1.3 billion for the Wednesday, Sept. 3 drawing, the fifth-largest in the lottery’s history.
Lottery excitement is swirling across the country as the Mega Millions jackpot has now soared to $1.1 billion for the next drawing Tuesday night.
According to a press release from the Ohio Lottery, these changes are in preparation for the new Mega Millions game launching on April 5.
The estimated Powerball jackpot has grown to $1.8 billion, the second-largest lottery prize ever in the United States, ahead of the 11 p.m. EDT drawing on Saturday.