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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots both climb to over $500M

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by KABC, ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · July 21, 2026 · 1 min read

You have two ways to try for a jackpot that's over $500 million.

In Los Angeles, CA, two major lottery jackpots have surpassed $500 million. The Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots have both climbed to over $500 million.

Details about the current jackpots are available from ABC7 Los Angeles.

Further information can be found through the source, ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC), for those interested in learning more about the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots.

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Category: local · Published: July 21, 2026 · Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots both climb to over $500M

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