Right now, the combined jackpot for Powerball and Mega Millions has hit an eye-watering $768 million. That’s 3-quarters of a billion dollars waiting to be won by some lucky lottery players. With the drawings in the next couple of days, will someone walk away with the jackpot?
Powerball’s current jackpot stands at a hefty $444 million, while Mega Millions isn't too far behind at a decent $324 million. If you’ve ever dreamed of striking it rich, now just might be the time to grab a ticket and take your shot at a life-changing win.
And the best part of it all? You don’t even have to leave your house to get in on the lottery action. Thanks to a few up-and-coming online lottery courier services like Jackpot.com and Jackpocket, you can buy your tickets from your phone in the comfort of your home. They’ve made it easier than ever to have a chance at the jackpot.
Of course, big jackpots like these don’t happen overnight. They build up over weeks — and in the case of the current Powerball and Mega Million jackpots, months — when no one matches all the winning numbers. That’s what’s happening now with both of the biggest lotteries in the US. They’ve been growing and growing and will continue to do so until someone hits all 6 numbers.
Both Powerball and Mega Millions have gone through numerous drawings without a big winner. This has caused their jackpots to grow into massive sums of cash.
The last Mega Millions winner was back on December 27th of last year. The lucky winner, identified as Rosemary Casarotti of California, chose the lump sum payout of approximately $571.9 million. The last Powerball jackpot winner was on January 18th of this year with a single ticket purchased in Oregon.
After someone wins the jackpot, the jackpot resets to $20 million. So, these lotteries have not had a jackpot for a few months and that’s why they’re as big as they are.
For a bit of context, the largest Mega Millions jackpot ever was $1.602 billion, won in August 2023. Powerball’s biggest payout hit $2.04 billion in November 2022. That kind of money wouldn’t just change someone’s life but possibly affect generations.
While we’re not quite at those insane levels yet, $444 million and $324 million are still an amount that could change anyone’s life forever. Even if there are multiple winners for a jackpot, the amount will still be significant. What would you do with that kind of money?
Traditionally, you’d have to visit a gas station or a local convenience store to buy a lottery ticket and get in on the action. But now, with digital platforms like Jackpot.com and Jackpocket, you can purchase tickets from anywhere at any time — in the states where they operate.
Here’s how it works—
Jackpot.com allows you to sign up, pick your numbers (or have them randomly generated), and buy an official lottery ticket through their platform. They purchase the ticket on your behalf and upload a scan to your account. It’s that simple. If you win under $600, they deposit it directly into your account for you to use to buy other tickets or withdraw. Bigger prizes? They transfer the ticket to you so you can claim your winnings from the nearest lottery office.
Jackpocket works similarly. You order your ticket through the app, and they purchase it from an authorized retailer. A scan of your ticket appears in your account, and any prize up to $600 is credited to your account. If you get a big win, they’ll contact you to arrange for you to collect your physical ticket.
Both services charge small fees for convenience, but considering you’re getting a shot at hundreds of millions of dollars, we think that’s a small price to pay.
As we always say, you can’t win if you don’t play. So, if you’re even thinking about jumping in j, here’s what you need to know—
Powerball's next drawing: Saturday, March 22, 2025 (Estimated jackpot: $444 million)
Mega Millions’ next drawing: Friday, March 21, 2025 (Estimated jackpot: $324 million)
To win either jackpot, you need to match all 5 main numbers plus the Powerball (for Powerball) or the Mega Ball (for Mega Millions).
However, even if you don’t hit the jackpot, smaller prizes are still up for grabs. You can win anywhere from $4 to $1,000,000, depending on how many numbers you match. The odds of winning anything at all are 1 in 24.87 — so there’s always a chance of something.
Absolutely. If no one wins in these drawings, the combined jackpot could push past $1 billion very soon. That’s what happened last year when Mega Millions climbed past the billion-dollar mark before a lucky ticket holder in Florida finally won it all. However, we don’t know when it will push beyond $1 billion because the increase is based on how many people buy tickets and how many times the jackpot rolls over.
Jackpots like this create a buzz, leading more people to buy tickets, which pushes the prize even higher than ever. The excitement keeps building until someone finally hits the winning numbers. So, in general, the growth tends to be exponential with the excitement.
Someone is going to win eventually — why not you?
Whether you pick your own numbers or let the computer do it for you, all it takes is one lucky ticket to strike it rich and change your life forever.
With online lottery services making it easier than ever to play, you don’t have to worry about making a trip to the store. Just log in, pick your numbers, and wait for the draw.
A half-billion-dollar jackpot is quite a rare opportunity. If you’ve ever thought about playing, now’s one of the best times to do so. Who knows? Your life could change with a single ticket.