
Huge Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots will make some people very rich, very quickly. Those who buy the winning tickets, that is.
As of this writing, the Powerball estimated jackpot is $470 million and Mega Millions has an estimated jackpot of $970 million. Both jackpots are expected to grow even higher, as hype attracts more players to the game.
The trouble is that the chances of winning either jackpot are extremely low and remain steady in every drawing. And that’s the case no matter how high the jackpot is.