NH Lottery Players Have the Chance to Win Nearly $750 Million in Combined Powerball and Mega Millions Jackpots

5/28/2019
 

The combined New Hampshire Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots are expected to jump to nearly $750 million for drawings over the next two days. The New Hampshire Lottery is expecting the Mega Millions jackpot to be $418 million for tonight’s drawing and the Powerball jackpot to be $325 million for Wednesday’s drawing. Together, the two jackpots are expected to reach $743 million. (Estimated jackpot amounts are determined before taxes are withheld.)

The New Hampshire Lottery is anticipating the Mega Millions one-time cash payout will be $263.3 million for tonight’s drawing and the Powerball one-time cash payout will reach $205.2 million for Wednesday’s drawing.

“Our players and retailers absolutely love the excitement and anticipation that comes with dueling jackpots. Nearly $750 million is up for grabs between jackpots tonight and tomorrow,” said Charlie McIntyre, executive director, New Hampshire Lottery. “As these jackpots have risen in recent weeks, our retailers have continued to report strong sales. Players, you still have time to get in on the Mega Million and Powerball action, but you need to get your tickets now!”

The Mega Millions drawing results from Friday, May 24, were: 14-41-44-56-62 MB-10 with a Megaplier of 2.

Powerball drawing results from Saturday, May 25, were: 1-2-39-43-66 PB-2 with a Power Play of 3.

The Mega Millions jackpot has been growing since March 12, when a $50 million winning ticket was sold in Missouri. The Powerball jackpot has been growing since March 27, when a Wisconsin man claimed a $768 million prize.

Mega Millions drawings are held Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00 PM and tickets are on sale until 9:50 PM tonight.

Powerball drawings are held Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:59 PM ET.

Tickets are on sale at more than 1,400 retailers statewide, as well as through the New Hampshire Lottery’s online platform, iLottery.