Two big jackpots are increasing… and the Nebraska Lottery reminds customers to play responsibly.
Due to high sales, officials in the states participating in the Mega Millions Lotto game have increased the estimated jackpot amount for the Friday, July 7 drawing to $450 million or $225.6 million with the cash option selected. The Multi-State Lottery Association has also increased the estimated jackpot amount for the Friday, July 8 Powerball drawing to $615 million or $310.6 million with the cash option selected.
There have been 22 consecutive Mega Millions drawings since April 21 without a jackpot winner. There have been 33 consecutive Powerball drawings since April 22 without a jackpot winner.
The dual jackpot runs have produced some large Nebraska winners.
- A $10,000 Mega Millions winning ticket for the April 25 drawing was sold at Speedee Mart 2855, 1220 N 1st Street in Norfolk.
- A $50,000 Powerball winning ticket for the May 13 drawing was sold at Casey’s #2716, 1610 Colfax Street in Schuyler.
- A $50,000 Powerball winning ticket for the May 15 drawing was sold at Bakers #321, 505 N 155th Plaza in Omaha.
- A $10,000 Mega Millions winning ticket for the May 30 drawing was sold at Speedee Mart 2730, 4334 S 84th Street in Omaha.
- A $50,000 Powerball winning ticket for the June 3 drawing was sold at Kum & Go #378, 14353 Q Street in Omaha.
- A $50,000 Powerball winning ticket for the June 10 drawing was sold at Westco – KC’s Short Stop, 2420 Box Butte Avenue in Alliance.
- A $50,000 Powerball winning ticket for the June 19 drawing was sold at Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh #2, 1515 N 84th Street in Lincoln.
- A $10,006 Mega Millions winning ticket for the June 30 drawing was sold at Main St Market, 401 So. Beltline Hwy. W. in Scottsbluff.
The largest Mega Millions jackpot on record occurred in October 2018 when one winner in South Carolina won a $1.537 billion jackpot. The largest Powerball jackpot on record occurred in November 2022 when one winner in California won a $2.040 billion jackpot.
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.