$1 Billion Dollars Up For Grabs In New York State

There could be a HUGE payoff this week to lottery players in New York State. The combined jackpots of the Mega Millions and Powerball are currently almost $1 billion dollars.

Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots Almost $1 Billion Dollars

If you are hoping to own a private island, multiple cars and homes, or just never have to worry about money ever again, you might want to buy a ticket for this week's Powerball and Mega Millions drawing.

The combined jackpots are up to almost $1 billion dollars. Tonight's Powerball jackpot is now up to $416 million dollars, while the jackpot for tomorrow's Mega Millions drawing is up to $576 million dollars.

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The lump sum total take-home pay for those jackpots is both well over $200 million dollars.

Most Commonly Drawn Powerball Numbers

If you are hoping for an edge with tonight's Powerball drawing. There are certain numbers you might want to play. Here are the most commonly drawn Powerball numbers over the past 10 years.

White Balls
61, 21, 23, 33, and 69

Red Balls
4, 21, 24, and 18

Most Commonly Drawn Mega Millions Numbers

Looking to play the Mega Millions this week, you might want to use these numbers. Here are the top 5 most commonly drawn Mega Millions numbers since 2015.

White Balls
10, 31, 17, 48, and 70

Red Balls
11.22.18 and 24

When Are The Powerball And Mega Millions Drawn?

The Powerball is played three times a week. Numbers are drawn every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday night around 11 pm.

The Mega Millions is drawn twice a week on Tuesdays and Friday nights around 11 pm.