Published on Saturday, October 30, 2026

This Halloween weekend, somebody could be in for the ultimate treat, a billion-dollar fortune!

The two biggest lottery games in the United States,  Mega Millions® and Powerball®, are turning up the excitement with a combined jackpot topping a staggering $1.2 billion.

For lucky players, this Halloween could bring a life-changing surprise sweeter than any trick-or-treat haul!

If you’ve been watching these jackpots climb higher and higher, this is one of those moments lottery fans wait for. One lucky ticket could turn an ordinary Friday or Saturday night into instant millionaire status.

The first big shot comes from Mega Millions®, where the jackpot has exploded past $463 million for tonight’s drawing on Friday, October 30. Players also have the option to take the estimated $194 million cash payout.

International players from any country or nationality can play lottery through The Lotter website.

If you’re in the U.S., you can get your Mega Millions® tickets directly through the official Mega Millions® site.

The jackpot kept growing after nobody matched all six numbers in Tuesday’s drawing on October 27. The numbers pulled were 14, 19, 21, 45, and 67. The Golden Mega Ball was 3. Players also shouldn’t sleep on the Megaplier option because it can boost non-jackpot prizes by up to 10X, which can turn smaller wins into something a whole lot sweeter.

Tonight’s Mega Millions® drawing goes down at 11 p.m. ET at the WSB-TV studio in Atlanta. After the drawing, the video will be posted on the official Mega Millions® website so players can check those numbers fast.

Then the excitement rolls right into Saturday night with Powerball®.

The Powerball® jackpot is now sitting at an estimated $760 million for the Saturday, October 31 drawing, with a cash value of about $325 million. Another huge chance for somebody to wake up rich overnight.

If you’re outside the U.S., you’re not necessarily out of the game. Players from any country or nationality can play any international lotteries through The Lotter website.

U.S. residents can also purchase Powerball® tickets directly through the official Powerball® site.

The jackpot rolled over again after Wednesday night’s drawing on October 28 ended without a grand-prize winner. The numbers drawn were 11, 13, 16, 47 and 60. The Red Powerball was 13, and the Power Play multiplier came in at 2X.

Powerball drawings are broadcast live every night at 11 p.m. ET from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee, and fans can also watch the livestream on the official Powerball® website.

For lottery players everywhere, this weekend is all about possibility. One ticket. One draw. One moment that could flip somebody’s entire future upside down in the best way possible.

Lotto Direct Limited is operating www.TheLotter.com. The firm is licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority; License Reference MGA/B2C/402/2017.  The Lotter is also licensed in Mexico under Representacions Móviles SA de CV, Colonia Juares, Ciudad de México, C.P. 06600. Gambling is allowed to 18+ only.  It can be harmful if not controlled.

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