Powerball vs. Mega Millions: What's the difference, besides jackpots?
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Winning Mega Millions numbers drawn for estimated $785 million jackpot - Good Morning America
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Mega Millions lottery: Where does lottery money go in different states? : NPR
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Magic Numbers: How to Tilt the Odds of Winning the Lottery, or Powerball Jackpot, in Your Favor
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You can't buy Mega Millions or Powerball tickets in 5 states: Here's why
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No Mega Millions winner, jackpot climbs to $640M (see smaller prizes won in NY)
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Mega Millions: Can a jackpot winner remain anonymous? Not in these states
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Two Winning Tickets Sold at same Encino Gas Station - Los Angeles Times
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Smaller Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots and more winners, please
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Powerball vs Mega Millions, Which Should YOU Play?
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Mega Millions drawing: Mega Millions Jackpot: Ticket sold in Florida wins record-breaking $1.58 billion Mega Millions Jackpot; Details here - The Economic Times
ialottery blog: Mega Millions
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Powerball and Mega Millions offer big weekend jackpots - OBX Today
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots top half a billion dollars for the holidays
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Mega Millions jackpot: SC winner to get $1.573B