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Published on Friday, June 12, 2026

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If you're a fan of life-changing jackpots and millionaire-making moments, this weekend is looking seriously exciting. Between Mega Millions® and Powerball®, there's more than $671 million on the line, just waiting for one lucky ticket holder to claim it.

That's right. Hundreds of millions of dollars are up for grabs, and somebody's life is about to change forever. The big question is: why not you?

Mega Millions® gets the weekend rolling on Friday, June 12, with an eye-popping $413 million jackpot. That's the kind of number that makes people stop scrolling and start imagining what life would look like after a massive win.

And if you'd rather take the lump-sum payout, the estimated cash option comes in at approximately $182 million.

Players outside the United States don't have to sit this one out. You can get in on the action through The Lotter website.

If you're in the U.S., you can purchase your tickets directly through the Mega Millions® website.

The jackpot climbed once again after nobody matched all six numbers in Tuesday night's drawing. The winning numbers were 9, 30, 36, 38, and 40, with Mega Ball 3.

And don't overlook the Megaplier feature. Even if you don't hit the jackpot, smaller prizes can be multiplied by up to 10 times, turning a nice win into something much bigger.

The Mega Millions® drawing takes place live from Atlanta, Georgia, at 11 p.m. ET. Players can watch the drawing video shortly afterward on the Mega Millions® website.

Then it's Powerball®'s turn to take center stage on Saturday, June 13. The game's jackpot has climbed to an impressive $258 million, creating another huge opportunity for players dreaming about financial freedom.

 

The estimated cash value is approximately $115 million, which is not a bad consolation prize for becoming an instant millionaire.

International players can join the excitement through The Lotter website.

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

Wednesday's drawing also ended without a jackpot winner. No ticket matched the winning combination of 12, 31, 38, 60, and 66, along with the red Powerball number 14. The drawing also featured a 2X Power Play multiplier. With nobody hitting the top prize, the jackpot keeps growing and the anticipation keeps building.

Powerball drawings are broadcast live from Tallahassee, Florida, at 11 p.m. ET, and fans can stream the action on the Powerball® website.

One thing is clear: both jackpots are heating up fast. With more than $671 million combined between the two games, this weekend is packed with millionaire-making potential.

Whether you're chasing the dream, testing your luck, or just enjoying the excitement, there's never been a better time to grab a ticket and see what happens.

After all, somebody is going to wake up a whole lot richer. It might as well be you.

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