Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots total more than $900 million

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — The Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots have climbed to a combined total of more than $900 million ahead of this week’s drawings.

Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing has an estimated jackpot of $385 million, with a cash option of $154.8 million.

The Powerball jackpot is estimated at $538 million for its next drawing, with a cash option of $220.6 million.

Meanwhile, two North Carolina players won $50,000 prizes in Saturday’s Powerball drawing. The winning tickets were purchased through Online Play in Morrisville and Kannapolis.

Mark Michalko, chief executive officer of the N.C. Education Lottery, said large prizes continue to be won across the state as the jackpots grow.

The current Powerball and Mega Millions jackpot runs have generated more than $13.7 million for education in North Carolina, according to the lottery.

The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 290 million, while the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million.

Tickets are available at lottery retailers, through Online Play at nclottery.com or through the NC Lottery Official Mobile App.