BIG MONEY: Both Mega Millions and Powerball Soar This Week

It's been several weeks since anyone has matched all six numbers in either the Mega Millions or Powerball games, giving Minnesota Lottery players a shot at big money.

Tonight's Powerball jackpot is an estimated $460 Million or a one-time payout of $220 Million. Tomorrow night's mega Millions jackpot is an estimated $650 Million, or a one-time payout of $309 Million. Either way, you'll probably be able to make ends meet.

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The 10 Biggest Lottery Winning Jackpots in U.S. History

1. $2.04 Billion (Powerball) November 2022 - One winner.
2. $1.586 Billion (Powerball) January 2016 - Split between three winners.
3. $1.537 Billion (Mega Millions) October 2018 - One winner.
4. $1.350 Billion (Mega Millions) January 2023 - One winner.
5. $1.337 Billion (Mega Millions) July 2022 - One winner.
6. $1.505 Billion (Mega Millions) January 2021 - One winner.
7. $768.4 Million (Powerball) March 2019 - One winner.
8. $758.7 Million (Powerball) August 2017 - One winner.
9. $754.6 Million (Powerball) February 2023 - One winner.
10. $731.1 Million (Powerball) January 2021 - One winner.

Minnesota has never had a Mega Millions jackpot winner.

According to the Powerball website, Minnesota has had four grand prize jackpot winners in the past two years. In November of 2016 Michael Hawes was a winner, splitting $44.3 million. Paul Rosenau won in May of 2008, splitting an $88 million prize. In August of 2011 Thomas Morris came up big, splitting a $123.6 million jackpot. And in August of 2013 Paul White split a big $253.1 million prize.

Mega Millions drawings drawings are held on Tuesdays and Fridays. Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday night. Good luck!