COLUMBIA, SC (June 16, 2023) – This weekend, lottery players will have a chance at two jackpots that combined total more than $600 million. Tonight Mega Millions® draws for $281 million. Saturday night Powerball® draws for $366 million.
Mega Millions® Jackpot - $281 MILLION, cash value
$145 million
Up first, Mega Millions® draws Friday at 11 p.m. Tickets are $2 and must be purchased by 10 p.m. South Carolina has produced one Mega Millions® jackpot winner. For that to happen again, the winner must overcome odds of about 1 in 303 million.
Powerball® Jackpot - $366 MILLION, cash value $189
million
Tickets for Saturday’s Powerball® drawing must be purchased by 9:59 p.m. for the 10:59 p.m. drawing. Powerball tickets are $2. Our state has sold seven Powerball® jackpot winning tickets. The odds of winning it all are about 1 in 293 million.
The Lottery urges responsible play and reminds players that it only takes one ticket to win. So, please, play responsibly.
Good luck, South Carolina!
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