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The first big opportunity comes on Friday, July 3, when Mega Millions® holds its next drawing just in time for the evening fireworks. The jackpot is an estimated $542 million, with a cash option worth $242 million.

If you're playing from outside the United States, you're not out of the game. International players can join the excitement through the Lotter website, giving lottery fans around the world a chance to play.

U.S. residents can purchase tickets through the official Mega Millions® website.

The jackpot climbed after no ticket matched all six numbers in the Tuesday, June 30, drawing. The winning numbers were 26, 41, 50, 53, and 62, with Mega Ball 12. Players can also add the Megaplier, which can boost non-jackpot prizes by as much as 10 times.

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.

On Saturday, July 4, Powerball® takes center stage with an estimated $396 million jackpot and a cash option of $177 million.

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 Powerball® jackpot kept growing after no ticket matched all six numbers in the Wednesday, July 1, drawing. The winning numbers were 2, 6, 26, 39, and 68, with Powerball Red number 6. The Power Play multiplier for the drawing was 2X.

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.

Somebody is about to wake up as the country's next big lottery winner. Why not dream a little? This Independence Day weekend, nearly $1 billion is waiting to be won, and the next millionaire could be you.