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Major U.S. lottery jackpots have surged, with Powerball reaching $633 million and Mega Millions climbing to $800 million following recent drawings.
Lottery players are checking tickets following the $600 million Powerball drawing held on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Attention centers on the July 10 Mega Millions drawing and whether the $604 million jackpot was claimed.
Combined jackpots for Mega Millions and Powerball have surpassed $1 billion as the pots roll into the weekend.
A Georgia resident nearly claimed a $327 million Powerball jackpot, missing the top prize by a single number.
An Atlanta resident turned a $5 bet into a $10.3 million jackpot after only three minutes of play at a Las Vegas casino.