The Mega Millions jackpot is an estimated $198 million with a cash option of $89.3 million for the Friday, August 15, 2025 drawing. No one won the Tuesday, August 12 drawing, leading to the jackpot ...
The Powerball jackpot is an estimated $426 million with a cash option of $193.5 million for the August 4, 2025 drawing. Matching the Powerball alone wins $4, and drawings occur three times a week.
A deadlock in Congress over federal spending has many workers furloughed or working without pay. President Trump has threatened layoffs if Democrats continue fighting.