COLUMBIA, SC (January 4, 2022) – The Powerball® jackpot has been raised to $610 million ahead of Wednesday night’s drawing, making it the game’s 7th largest prize. The advertised jackpot amount has increased by $35 million since Monday’s drawing with Powerball® reporting strong sales nationally.
If won on Wednesday, the jackpot winner can elect to take a one-time cash payment of $434 million or the entire jackpot paid out in 30 installments over 29 years. Odds of winning the Powerball® jackpot are about 1 in 293 million.
Tonight’s Mega Millions® jackpot stands at $253 million, an increase of $9 million since Friday. Odds of winning the Mega Millions® jackpot are about 1 in 303 million.
Powerball® and Mega Millions® tickets can be purchased at most convenience stores and grocery stores in our state.
Good luck, South Carolina! Please Play Responsibly!
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If won on Wednesday, the jackpot winner can elect to take a one-time cash payment of $434 million or the entire jackpot paid out in 30 installments over 29 years. Odds of winning the Powerball® jackpot are about 1 in 293 million.
Tonight’s Mega Millions® jackpot stands at $253 million, an increase of $9 million since Friday. Odds of winning the Mega Millions® jackpot are about 1 in 303 million.
Powerball® and Mega Millions® tickets can be purchased at most convenience stores and grocery stores in our state.
Good luck, South Carolina! Please Play Responsibly!
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