Lottery gamers have an opportunity to win $1.7 billion this week because the Powerball and Mega Million jackpots proceed to develop.The Powerball jackpot rose once more Wednesday night time after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn. The grand prize now stands at an estimated $750 million for the subsequent drawing on Saturday.The Mega Tens of millions jackpot stands at an estimated $977 million forward of the drawing Friday night time. The present prize cash is the sixth highest in sport historical past, with the highest 5 jackpots all surpassing the $1 billion mark.The Powerball has not produced a jackpot winner for 34 consecutive attracts, with the final winner, on Jan. 1, taking house $842.2 million. The Mega Tens of millions jackpot has been constructing for 29 drawings for the reason that final win on Dec. 8 by two tickets splitting the $392 million.RecommendedThe sole winner of a jackpot can select to be paid in a lump sum or by way of an annuity for the total quantity with annual funds over 30 years. The lump sum fee is estimated at $327.3 million for Powerball and $461 million for Mega Tens of millions, each earlier than taxes.Tickets value $2 per play. Powerball operates in 45 states in addition to Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Mega Tens of millions is performed in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.The chances of profitable the jackpot are roughly 1 in 292.2 million for Powerball and 1 in 302.6 million for Mega Tens of millions.Katherine ItohKatherine Itoh is a information affiliate for NBC Information.