The Powerball jackpot rose to $1.27 billion for the Wednesday, Dec. 17, drawing after no one on Monday, Dec. 15, took home the top prize. If a ticket matches all five numbers plus the Powerball in the 11 p.m. ET drawing, the winner can choose a one-time ...

The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday, Dec. 5, is an estimated $50 million. A ticket sold in New Jersey won the previous $90 million jackpot on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 11 p.m. ET. Tuesday ...