The two nationwide lottery jackpots — Mega Millions and Powerball — have reached near-record levels for drawings this weekend with the potential payout exceeding $1 billion.
The Friday drawing for Mega Millions will have an estimated payoff of $450 million for the annuity option and $225.6 million for the cash option.
On Saturday, the Powerball drawing will have an estimated $615 million annuity option and $310.6 million for the cash option.
Both drawings are held at 8 p.m. PDT.
The Mega Millions jackpot was last won April 18 in New York while the Powerball jackpot was claimed April 19 in Ohio.
