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Financial Impact

Mega Millions Climbs to $800 Million as Powerball Tops $600 Million After No Winners

Growing player pools from Powerball’s U.K. launch, plus Mega Millions’ April format change, could speed further rollovers; taxes will sharply reduce any lump‑sum take‑home pay.