Powerball and Mega Millions Jackpots Soar to Staggering $1.9 Billion Combined
- Combined jackpots for Powerball and Mega Millions lotteries reach record $1.9 billion
- Powerball jackpot currently at $800 million, 6th largest prize in game history
- Mega Millions jackpot at $1.1 billion, would be 5th largest prize if won
- Long streak of drawings without winners drives jackpots to sky-high levels
- Lottery officials encourage responsible play as fever spreads across US
