Mega Millions Coverage

Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots total more than $500 million

Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots up for grabs Tuesday and Wednesday nights together total more than $500 million.

Mega Millions Drawing

Tuesday and Friday Mega Millions Drawing.

Mega Millions jackpot reaches $1.35 billion, second largest jackpot in lottery's history

After there was no winner Tuesday, the Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to a historic $1.35 billion, the lottery's second largest jackpot ever.

Numbers drawn for new Mega Millions $1.1 billion jackpot

The lottery has swelled to $1.1 billion, one of the largest jackpots in Mega Millions history

Friday's Mega Millions jackpot nearly $1 billion

The Mega Millions jackpot continues to creep toward $1 billion since there was no winner Tuesday night.

Mega Millions to end 2022 with a chance at a $640 million jackpot

Someone in North Carolina could end 2022 with a big bang if in Friday's Mega Millions drawing they took home a jackpot now worth an estimated $640 million.

All I want for Christmas: $510 million Mega Millions jackpot up for grabs

The second largest Mega Millions jackpot of the year is up for grabs on Friday.

Friday's Mega Millions drawing produces $1 million win in North Carolina

Someone who bought a Mega Millions ticket at a Wayne County convenience store won a $1 million prize in Friday's Mega Millions drawing.

Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots worth $700 million

Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot prizes this week total more than $700 million combined.

Mega Millions mystery: Who won the $1.34 billion jackpot?

The $1.34 billion jackpot is the second-largest in the 20-year history of Mega Millions. NBC's Kerry Sanders went to Des Plaines, Illinois, outside where the winning ticket was sold.

Two NC residents win $1 million prizes in Mega Millions drawing

Two North Carolinians won $1 million prizes from Friday's Mega Million drawing.

Follow the Mega Millions money from your lottery ticket to the classroom

Last year, the lottery's $3.8 billion in sales raised $936 million for education, but that is only a fraction of the $11 billion in the state's education budget.

'You only need one ticket to win': Mega Millions drawing leads to more money for NC education

Last year, the lottery's $3.8 billion in sales raised $936 million for education. However, that is only a fraction of the $11 billion in North Carolina's education budget.

Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter

Mega Millions drawing for Tuesday carries $810M Jackpot

Tuesday's drawing is the third-largest lottery jackpot of $810 million. You can watch tonight's drawing on WRAL just before the 11 p.m. news.

Mega Millions jackpot grows to $810 million for Tuesday's drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot continues to climb after no one won Friday night's drawing.

Cigar craving leads to Charlotte man's $1 million lottery win

A cigar craving led John Gerenza of Charlotte to purchase a $1 million lottery ticket.

Mega Millions jackpot reaches $530 million

The current jackpot for Tuesday's Mega Millions jackpot is an estimated $530 million. That's the eighth-largest jackpot on record. The biggest was $1.5 billion.

$1.4 million winning Cash 5 ticket sold in Nash County

Someone in Nash County is a millionaire after buying a Cash 5 ticket.

Mega Millions jackpot grows to $480 million, 10th largest in history

The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $480 million, the 10th largest jackpot in Mega Millions history.

Mega Millions jackpot stands at $360 million

The Mega Millions jackpot stands at a $360 million annuity worth $199.3 million in cash.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Mega Millions host misspoke; check your numbers in Tuesday night drawing

The host of the Mega Millions national lottery drawing misspoke on Tuesday night, calling a 9 a 6 and leading to some confusion about the winning numbers.

Mecklenburg County resident wins $4 million in Mega Millions drawing

Someone in Mecklenburg County just got $4 million richer after a Mega Millions drawing

$325 million Mega Millions jackpot up for grabs Friday night

The jackpot in Friday's Mega Millions drawing is $325 million.

Combined Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots exceed $500 million

Lottery players have a chance to win over half a billion dollars in jackpots this weekend.

Mega Millions ticket sold in Wake County wins $1 million

A Mega Millions ticket sold in Wake County has won a $1 million prize, according to the N.C. Education Lottery.