CONCORD – The Mega Millions jackpot continues to rise, with Friday night’s drawing expected to reach $515 million, which would make it the ninth-largest Mega Millions jackpot on record. The New Hampshire Lottery is also projecting Saturday night’s Powerball jackpot will rise to $218 million, meaning players have the chance to win a combined $733 million this weekend. The New Hampshire Lottery expects the Mega Millions one-time cash payout to grow to $346.3 million and the Powerball one-time cash payout will increase to $149 million. (Estimated jackpot amounts are determined before taxes are withheld.)

“We are extremely excited for our players as the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have grown to a whopping $733 million combined,” said Charlie McIntyre, Executive Director, New Hampshire Lottery. “With retailers reporting brisk sales, you can feel the anticipation rising right alongside these two jackpots. You do not want to miss out on these two chances to win big, so get your tickets now!”

Mega Millions drawing results from Tuesday, May 18, were: 03-05-56-61-66 MB-4 with a Megaplier of 2.

Powerball drawing results from Wednesday, May 19, were: 11-13-55-56-69 PB-4 with a Power Play of 2.

The largest Powerball jackpot was $1.586 billion in January 2016, which remains the world record lottery jackpot. The largest Mega Millions jackpot was a $1.537 billion jackpot in October 2018.

The Mega Millions jackpot has been growing since February 16, when a lucky player in New York won a $96 million jackpot. The Powerball jackpot has been increasing since March 27, when a lucky Florida player won a $235 million jackpot.

Mega Millions drawings are held Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00 PM.

Powerball drawings are held Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:59 PM.

Tickets are on sale at more than 1,400 retailers statewide and online at iLottery. For more information and to play, visit www.nhlottery.com.