Powerball, Mega Millions total almost half a billion

Powerball, Mega Millions total almost half a billion

RALEIGH, N.C.– For the second time this year, Powerball and Mega Millions are in a race to see which game can offer the biggest jackpot with almost half a billion dollars up for grabs in weekend drawings. The second will occur Saturday night when the Powerball drawing features a jackpot standing as a $225 million annuity or $122.7 million in cash.