Episode

Powerball Jackpot Hits $113M, Mega Millions at $296M

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Jersey City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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May 21, 2026
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Summary

Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots soar, with the Powerball at $113 million and Mega Millions at $296 million. Recent big wins include a $20 million split between two winners and a $143 million jackpot shared by Kansas and Indiana players. Drawings occur three times a week, with ticket purchase deadlines varying by state. The odds of winning the jackpot are one in nearly 300 million, but the dream of hitting it big keeps millions playing. Winners can choose between an annuity or a lump sum payout, and some states allow anonymity. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dbbc843da09976ec