Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots swell to nearly $800M

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Tuesday, January 2, 2018
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots swell to nearly $800M
If you play the lottery then 2018 could be your lucky year.

LOS ANGELES -- If you play the lottery then 2018 could be your lucky year.

Between the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots, nearly $800 million is up for grabs. The next Mega Millions drawing is Tuesday night, with that jackpot estimated at $343 million.

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No one won Saturday night's Powerball drawing, which puts Wednesday's jackpot at about $440 million.

So get out there and get your tickets for a chance to be wealthier in the New Year.

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