Two big jackpots are up for grabs in the next Powerball and Mega Millions drawings. Because of these high jackpots, the Nebraska Lottery reminds customers to play responsibly.
A string of drawings without a jackpot winner has grown the estimated Powerball jackpot to its highest level since January. There have been 38 consecutive drawings since April 22 without a jackpot winner. This run has grown the estimated jackpot for the Wednesday, July 19 drawing to $1 billion or $516.8 million with the cash option selected. This is the 3rd largest jackpot in Powerball history.
Mega Millions has also seen its jackpot grow over the last few months. There have been 25 drawings since April 21 without a jackpot winner. The estimated jackpot for the Tuesday, July 18 drawing is $640 million or $328.5 million with the cash option selected.
Play Responsibly
Because of the high jackpots, the Nebraska Lottery encourages customers to play within their means. “It’s important for Nebraska Lottery players to remember that no matter how large the jackpot is, the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302 million, and the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million,” said Lottery Director Brian Rockey. “Your odds of winning remain the same, regardless of how many tickets are purchased or how many people play.” If you or someone you know has a problem with compulsive gambling, free help is available at problemgambling.nebraska.gov.