OLYMPIA, Wash., June 29, 2022 — The jackpots for both Mega Millions and Powerball have just reached $725 million combined and are continuing to climb as the latest drawings have not yet yielded any top tier winners. Powerball, which draws tonight, has a jackpot valued at $365million. Mega Millions, draws Friday, July 1, currently stands at $360 million.
Additionally, the jackpot for Lotto – the only multi-million-dollar jackpot draw game exclusive to Washington state – has also increased to $5.2 million after Saturday night’s drawing with no big winners. This is the largest Lotto jackpot since August 11, 2021, when it was claimed at $5.4 million. Lotto will draw again tonight.
Tickets for all three games are available for purchase at Washington’s Lottery retail locations throughout the state. Players can find Washington’s Lottery retail locations here.
The Powerball drawing will take place at 7:59 p.m. PT tonight, June 29. Powerball recently added Double Play, a new add-on feature for $1, offering the chance to win up to $10 million, which draws at 8:30 p.m. Tickets for Powerball drawings are available until 6:45 p.m. PT on the day of the draw. Sales for the next drawing resume the same day at 6:46 p.m.
The Lotto drawing will take place at 8 p.m. PT tonight, June 29. Tickets for Lotto drawings are available until 7:45 p.m. PT on the day of the draw. Sales for the next drawing resume the same day at 8:01 p.m.
The Mega Millions drawing will take place at 8:00 p.m. PT on July 1. Tickets for Mega Millions drawings are available until 7:45 p.m. PT on the day of the draw. Sales for the next drawing resume the same day at 8:01 p.m.
What:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
- $674 million in combined Mega Millions and Powerball  jackpots
- $346 million Powerball drawing
- $328 million Mega Millions drawing
- $5.2 million Lotto drawing
When:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
- Tonight, June 29, 2022: 7:59 p.m. PT (Powerball)
- Tonight, June 29, 2022: 8 p.m. PT (Lotto)
- Tuesday, July 1, 2022: 8 p.m. PT (Mega Millions)
Powerball is a national lottery game. Each play is $2. Players pick five numbers between one and 69 and one Powerball number between one and 26. Alternatively, players may use Quick Pick by letting the computer select their numbers. With nine winning ball combinations, the more numbers that match those drawn, the more a player will win.
Lotto is a Washington state lottery game. The cost per ticket is $1 for two plays. Players pick two sets of six numbers between one and 49. Alternatively, players may use Quick Pick by letting the computer select their numbers. With four winning ball combinations, the more numbers that match those drawn, the more a player will win.
Mega Millions is a national lottery game. Each play is $2. Players pick five numbers between one and 70 and one Mega Ball number between one and 25. Alternatively, players may use Quick Pick by letting the computer select their numbers. With nine winning ball combinations, the more numbers that match those drawn, the more a player will win.Â
About Washington’s Lottery: The state’s Lottery offers players several types of games, including Mega Millions, Powerball, Lotto, Hit 5, Match 4, Pick 3, Daily Keno and Scratch. For more information, visit www.walottery.com or find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @walottery.
Keep it fun. Know your limit. Washington’s Lottery is an advocate for responsible gaming and collaborates with the Evergreen Council for Problem Gambling to provide resources for those in need. More information is available at www.walottery.com/Responsibility.
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
