Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots Swell to Near-Record Highs, Winners Advised to Seek Expert Help Managing Windfall
• Mega Millions jackpot at $875 million and Powerball at $645 million after weeks of rollovers • Odds of winning either jackpot are over 1 in 300 million • This is 6th time Mega Millions jackpot has exceeded $875 million • Winners in NY and MI matched 5 numbers to win $1 million each • Experts advise lottery winners to build a team of financial/legal advisers to handle windfall