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Two Mega Jackpots Roll Into 2021

1/4/2021 9:36:33 AM

COLUMBIA, SC (January 4, 2021) – Both the Mega Millions® and Powerball® jackpots have climbed to their largest purse in over a year. Tomorrow night Mega Millions® draws for $432 million. Wednesday night Powerball® draws for $410 million.

Up first, Mega Millions® draws tomorrow night at 11.

Tickets are $2 and must be purchased by 10 p.m. South Carolina has had one Mega Millions® jackpot winner. For that to happen again, the winner must overcome odds of 1 in about 303 million and can choose between a cash option of $329 million or an annuity worth $432 million.

For $2, players can try their luck at Wednesday’s $410 million Powerball® jackpot with a cash value of $316 million. Our state has sold seven Powerball® jackpot winning tickets. The odds of winning it all are long at about 1 in 293 million. Tickets must be purchased by 9:59 Wednesday night.

The Lottery reminds players it only takes one ticket to win. Please, play responsibly.

Good luck, South Carolina.

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