Near-Record $2 Billion Combined Up for Grabs in Mega Millions, Powerball Lotteries This Week

Two massive lottery jackpots totaling nearly $2 billion are up for grabs this week - $1.1 billion Mega Millions and $800 million Powerball
Jackpots have grown very large because there hasn't been a winner in months - 30 drawings for Mega Millions and 35 for Powerball
Odds of winning either jackpot are terrible - 1 in 302 million for Mega Millions and 1 in 292 million for Powerball
Winners will take home much smaller cash prizes than the advertised jackpots due to taxes and opting for lump sums
Drawings this week are Monday for Powerball and Tuesday for Mega Millions, with more drawings if no one wins