Mega Millions and Powerball combined at $1.9bn is ‘one of the largest’ jackpots

The Powerball is at $800m and Mega Millions at $1.1bn, prompting people across the country to get tickets and try their luck

The combined jackpots of the Powerball and Mega Millions lotteries stand at a whopping $1.9bn as of Sunday, prompting people across the US to get their tickets and try their luck.

After zero perfect matches in drawings over the weekend, the estimated jackpot of the Powerball is now at $800m, while that of the Mega Millions is at $1.1bn.