Is Mega Millions coming to a convenience store near you?
N.C. Education Lottery officials said today that lottery groups nationally are considering the potential of all U.S. lottery jurisdictions selling both Mega Millions and Powerball tickets.
On Oct. 7, Mega Millions and the Multi-State Lottery Association agreed in principle to begin the process for implementation as early as 2010, and to work toward the development of a national lottery game, with a possible launch date of fall 2010.
Players would be able to play for big jackpots more days of the week if the deal is done. Powerball drawings are held on Wednesday and Saturday nights. Mega Millions drawings are held on Tuesday and Friday nights.
The state lottery first joined Powerball in 2006 and has sold $793 million in Powerball tickets. North Carolina has had two Powerball jackpot winners.
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Re: Mega Millions coming to NC?
This is good news for North Carolina. What better way to boost our economy than by offering more lottery tickets? The $793 million so far proves our committment to education. We are fighting for the classroom with our dollar bills. The more lottery options we have available the more freedoms we enjoy.