US Powerball Jackpot Hits $116 Million

America's two most famous lotteries have both rolled over, with Powerball set to hit $116 million on Wednesday night (US time), one day after Mega Millions is drawn for a $92 million jackpot.

Buying tickets online

Purchasing tickets online is just as easy as purchasing them from a land-based establishment, and thanks to TheLotter, you don't need to be in the States to compete. These guys purchase the ticket for you, and then you see a scanned copy online before each draw is held.

To buy a ticket for Powerball, just head to TheLotter, select five regular numbers and the additional Powerball number. Likewise, to purchase a ticket to the Mega Millions lottery which is set to take place the day before, just select five main numbers and one Mega Ball and this web service will handle the rest.

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