What Are the Odds?

The odds for winning the $550-million Powerball jackpot are 1 in 175,223,510 and the chances for winning the Mega Millions' jackpot are one in 175,711,536.

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What Are the Odds?

What is more likely to happen -- winning the Powerball lottery or being struck by lightning? Check out these odds and more.

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