This week could be a very good week for someone in New York.

We have all done it, imagined what you would do if you won the big jackpot while playing the lottery. This week, get ready to dream big as both jackpots for the Powerball and Mega Millions could turn your dreams into reality.

The combined jackpot of both games as of this writing is $700 million dollars. I know that a lot of my dreams could come true if I won those jackpots.

 WHAT IS THE MEGA MILLIONS?

The Mega Millions Lottery is a multi-state lottery game. Mega Millions can be played in 45 states along with the District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands for a total of 47 places to play.

HOW DO I PLAY THE MEGA MILLIONS?

You have to choose six numbers and match the numbers that are drawn for that ticket's drawing date. While the goal is to match all six numbers, 5 white balls, and a Mega Ball, there are nine other ways to win with Mega Millions. Drawings for the Mega Millions happen twice every week on Tuesdays and Fridays.

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WHERE CAN I PLAY THE MEGA MILLIONS?

Here in New York, you can buy Mega Million tickets at any authorized lottery ticket dealer. You may also buy Mega Million tickets online or thru an app with authorized lottery ticket dealers.

WHAT IS THE JACKPOT FOR THE MEGA MILLIONS?

As of this writing, the grand prize jackpot is $300 million dollars.

WHAT IS THE POWERBALL?

The Powerball Lottery is a multi-state lottery game that is played in 45 states along with the District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands for a total of 47 places to play.

HOW DO I PLAY THE POWERBALL?

On each ticket, players select five numbers from a lot of white balls and one number from the Powerball.  If a player matches all 5 white ball numbers and the red Powerball number they win the grand prize jackpot.

WHERE CAN I PLAY THE POWERBALL?

Each Powerball ticket is a minimum of $2 and you can buy tickets at any authorized lottery dealer in New York as well as online through an authorized lottery dealer.

WHAT IS THE JACKPOT FOR THE POWERBALL?

As of this writing, the jackpot is $400 million dollars.

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