Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots Are Close to a Billion Dollars

BALTIMORE (CBSLocal) – Nearly a billion dollars in jackpot money is up for grabs between the Mega Millions and Powerball lotteries.
The MEGA Millions jackpot is expected to be $654 million Tuesday night– just $2 million shy of the record jackpot won on March 30, 2012. Ticket sales ahead of the drawing could make it a record payout.
The last time anyone matched the five white balls and golden MEGA ball was July 24. Eleven co-workers from California shared that $543 million jackpot.
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