NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) — An estimated total of $673 million is up for grabs this weekend in the popular games of Mega Millions and Powerball.
The Mega Millions jackpot was increased this morning to $420 million for tonight’s drawing. The jackpot for Powerball stands at $253 million for Saturday night.
The Mega Millions jackpot ranks as the seventh largest in the game’s history.
“These mega-jackpots are fun for players and great news for the education programs funded by the Lottery, said Rebecca Hargrove, President and CEO of the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation. “We want to remind players to have fun, get their ticket early, and to please play responsibly. It only takes one ticket to win.”
About the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation
The Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation operates entirely from the revenue it generates through the sale of its products. Since January 20, 2004, the Lottery has raised more than $4.6 billion to fund designated education programs, including after-school programs, college grants and scholarships and the Governor’s Drive to 55 initiatives.
In addition to the educational beneficiaries, players have won more than $12.6 billion in prizes and Lottery retailers have earned more than $1.2 billion in retailer commissions.