Lottery jackpots are huge for play this weekend

Lottery players have two chances to win two massive jackpots this weekend, with a combined prize total of $1.2 billion. 

The Mega Millions jackpot for tonight's drawing is now a whopping $687 million – the sixth largest in the game's history. 

The jackpot was last won on Dec 8, 2023.

Meanwhile, the Powerball jackpot for Saturday night's drawing has soared to $521 million. 

The Powerball jackpot was last won on New Year's Day.