$1 Billion in Life-Changing Lottery Jackpots Is Up for Grabs This Weekend

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Published on Friday, July 10, 2026

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If you've been watching those lottery jackpots climb week after week, this is the weekend you've been waiting for.

The two biggest lottery games in the U.S., Mega Millions® and Powerball®, are serving up a combined $1 billion in jackpot prizes. That's right, one lucky ticket could completely change your future and turn an ordinary weekend into the moment you become a millionaire.

Friday night kicks things off with an incredible Mega Millions® jackpot that's already soared past $600 million. If the winner chooses the cash option, they're looking at an estimated $266 million. That's the kind of money that can rewrite your entire life story.

Even if you don't live in the United States, you're still in the game. Players from countries around the world can enter Mega Millions® and other international lottery draws through The Lotter website.

If you're in the U.S., you can grab your tickets directly through the official Mega Millions® website and get ready for the big draw.

The jackpot reached this massive amount after Tuesday's drawing on July 7 ended without a grand prize winner. The winning numbers were 2, 31, 35, 36, and 63, with the Gold Mega Ball 12. And don't forget about the Megaplier. That optional add-on can multiply non-jackpot prizes by as much as 10X, making those wins even sweeter.

The Mega Millions® drawing will be held as usual at the WSB-TV studio in Atlanta, Georgia, at 11 p.m. ET. Shortly after the drawing, the official draw video will be available on the Mega Millions® website.

Then Saturday rolls around, and it's Powerball®'s turn to steal the spotlight.

The Powerball® jackpot is now sitting at an estimated $457 million, with a cash value of approximately $202 million. Just imagine waking up knowing you're holding a ticket worth hundreds of millions of dollars. That's the kind of win that can change everything in an instant.

International players from any country and nationality can also get in on the action through the Lotter website.

Players in the United States can purchase tickets at Powerball® website.

The jackpot kept growing after the last Powerball® drawing on Wednesday, June 8, ended without anyone matching all six numbers. The winning numbers were 12, 29, 37, 43, and 55, with the Red Powerball 18. The Power Play multiplier came in at 4X, giving players the chance to multiply eligible non-jackpot prizes.

Powerball® drawings are broadcast live at 11 p.m. ET from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee. Drawings are also available to watch on Powerball® website.

The bottom line? This weekend is absolutely packed with opportunities. Two massive jackpot drawings, a combined $1 billion on the line, and two chances to dream big. Every jackpot winner started with a single ticket, and the next millionaire could be just one lucky set of numbers away.

So, the only question left is... are you in?

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