Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots Soar Past $1.4 Billion, Fueling Lottery Retailer Expectations
The combined Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have reached over $1.4 billion, with the Mega Millions jackpot estimated at $800 million for Tuesday and the Powerball jackpot at $663 million for Wednesday. This is expected to lead to increased customer…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, July 28, 2026 —
The combined jackpots for the Mega Millions and Powerball lottery games have surpassed an astounding $1.4 billion, a figure anticipated to draw significant crowds to lottery retailers across the Minneapolis-St. Paul region.
As of Tuesday, the Mega Millions jackpot stands at an estimated $800 million. The Powerball jackpot is projected to reach $663 million by Wednesday’s drawing.
Such substantial jackpot amounts typically correlate with a surge in ticket sales and customer activity at stores that sell lottery tickets. Retailers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area are preparing for an increase in foot traffic as hopeful players vie for the chance to win life-changing sums of money.
The exact dates for these drawings are Tuesday for Mega Millions and Wednesday for Powerball. The exact total of the combined jackpots is over $1.4 billion.
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