No jackpot winners this weekend for Mega Millions and US Powerball so the prizes roll over
The weekend lottery draws for the Mega Millions and US Powerball have brought excitement and anticipation to millions across the country, with jackpot amounts climbing to still greater heights.
Mega Millions Results: November 17, 2023
The Mega Millions draw on November 17, 2023, featured a massive jackpot of $267 million with a cash lump sum option of $121.9 million.
The winning numbers for this draw were 6, 12, 31, 33, 69 with the Mega Ball being 17 and the Megaplier number 3.
While there were no jackpot winners this time, the draw still saw a total of 577,537 winners across different prize tiers.
US Powerball Results: November 18, 2023
In the world of Powerball, the draw on November 18, 2023, showcased an even larger jackpot, estimated at $279.5 million, with a cash value of $128.6 million.
The winning numbers drawn were 34, 50, 51, 61, 67, with the Powerball number being 20. The Power Play multiplier was set at 2×.
Despite the high stakes, there were no jackpot winners, leaving the grand prize to roll over to the next draw.
However, the draw was not without its winners, as a total of 631,682 players won prizes ranging from $4 to $2 million. Notably, one lucky player from North Carolina won $1 million by matching 5 numbers.
No Jackpot Winners, But Many Smiles
The lack of jackpot winners in both Mega Millions and Powerball means the excitement and anticipation will only grow as the jackpots increase for the next draws.
The Mega Millions jackpot is now estimated at $289 million, while the Powerball jackpot has risen to $295 million.
The smaller prize tiers also brought joy to many players. In the Powerball draw, 11 players won $50,000 each by matching 4 numbers plus the Powerball, and 631,682 players in total won various prizes.
This highlights the lottery's wide-reaching impact, not just for the potential billionaires but for the thousands who win smaller, yet significant, amounts.
Stay Tuned for the Next Draws
With the jackpots rolling over and increasing, the next draws for both Mega Millions and Powerball are being keenly awaited.
The Mega Millions draw is set to take place on Tuesday, while the Powerball draw will be on Monday.