Powerball and Mega Millions are two of the most popular lottery games in the United States. Powerball is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, while Mega Millions is played in 44 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The jackpot for Powerball starts at $20 million and increases until someone wins. Mega Millions starts at $40 million and also increases until it is won. To play, players choose five numbers from a set of numbers for Powerball, and five numbers from a different set for Mega Millions. They also choose one "Powerball" number for Powerball and one "Mega Ball" number for Mega Millions. Drawings for both games are held twice a week.
The jackpot for Powerball starts at $20 million and increases until someone wins. Mega Millions starts at $40 million and also increases until it is won. To play, players choose five numbers from a set of numbers for Powerball, and five numbers from a different set for Mega Millions. They also choose one "Powerball" number for Powerball and one "Mega Ball" number for Mega Millions. Drawings for both games are held twice a week.