$1.5 billion is up for grabs in New York State as lottery fever continues!

The Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots continue to grow, but a few New Yorkers are now millionaires.

Over $1.5 Billion Up For Grabs In New York State

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The combined prizes for the upcoming Mega Millions and Powerball are now over $1.5 billion. That's because no one has hit either jackpot in months.

The last Mega Millions jackpot winner was back on Dec. 8, 2023. The Powerball jackpot was last won on Jan. 1, 2024.

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Mega Millions Nears $1 Billion

The Mega Millions jackpot is getting closer to a billion dollars.

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The jackpot of Tuesday night's drawing is an estimated $875 million.

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Powerball Nears $700 Million

No one hit Monday's Powerball Jackpot. That means if anyone hits Wednesday's jackpot the winner will earn at least $687 million.

Powerball Jackpot Expected To Reach A Whopping Record-Breaking 1.5 Billion
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Million-Dollar Winning Mega Millions, Powerball Sold In New York State

Despite no one winning any of the recent jackpots, there were two big winning tickets sold in New York State.

Second-Prize Powerball Sold In Queens, New York

 

Second-Prize Mega Millions Sold In Erie County, New York

 

Tips To Save Money, Remain Scratch-Off Jackpots In New York State

If you don't win, maybe these tips will help you save money. Or, take a look at the New York Lottery scratch-off games with the most top prizes left.

Information on both is below:

Helpful Tips to Help You Save Money

Everyone is struggling to save money right now here is a look at things you can do to help keep some of that money you earned.

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10 Best NY Lotto Scratch-Offs To Buy In March

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