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Mega Millions, Powerball reach a combined jackpot of $1.017 billion
A combined $1 billion could be won this weekend in separate drawings for the Powerball and Mega Milliaions.
CHICAGO - Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have reached a combined $1.017 billion between Friday and Saturday night’s drawings.
On Friday, the Mega Millions jackpot stands at $427 million and on Saturday, the Powerball jackpot is roughly $590 million.
The third-largest lottery prize in U.S. history was won last year with a single ticket purchased at the Speedway gas station in Des Plaines.
This year, five people in Illinois won $1 million or more playing Mega Millions or Powerball.
Overall, Illinois players have bought almost 3.3 million winning tickets and won nearly $27 million in prizes in 2023.
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Mega Millions and Powerball tickets cost $2 each.
Players can also add the Megaplier or Power Play for an extra $1 for the chance to multiply non-jackpot prizes.
Lottery players can visit their local store to pick up their ticket, or log on to the Illinois Lottery website to purchase online.