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Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots hit a combined $675 million

Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have reached $290 million and $385 million, respectively.

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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have reached $290 million and $385 million, respectively.
By Raisa Habersham
March 9, 2018

It’s Friday, and you probably got paid.

In case that check was a little lighter than you would like, you might want to take $2 of it and invest in a Mega Millions or Powerball ticket.

Investing in both could earn you $675 million.

Both jackpots have rolled over 17 times since Jan. 9 and Jan. 10, respectively, Georgia lottery officials said.

Friday night’s Mega Millions jackpot has reached $290 million.

Players can multiply prizes with the Megaplier option for an additional $1 per play. Mega Millions also offers a new optional $3 wager, “Just the Jackpot,” that allows players to receive two entries for a chance to win the game’s jackpot prize only, lottery officials said.

And if that’s not enough money, you can always try for Saturday’s Powerball jackpot, which is worth an estimated $385 million.

Powerball players can also multiply prizes with the Power Play option for an additional $1 per play.

Winners in each jackpot can opt for a lump sum or annual payments.

In other news:

Top 5 reasons you could be denied Georgia lottery winnings Trying to cash a ticket for someone else. Claiming multiple winning games in a short period of time. Failing to prove where or when you bought your winning ticket. Claiming to have purchased a winning ticket before it was delivered to the store. Failing to disclose a relationship with a store owner where tickets are sold.

About the Author

Raisa Habersham is the Intown Atlanta hyperlocal reporter for The Atlanta-Journal Constitution.

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