You have a better chance of being crushed by a vending machine than winning the $550 Million Powerball Jackpot

Looking for a big payday? Dueling Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots are giving many in the USA two chances to strike it rich Friday and Saturday. "When you consider all the money that's going to be on the line in the next few days with lottery drawings, it's just an eye-popping amount," says Mary Neubauer, spokeswoman for Iowa Lottery.

The Powerball jackpot has soared to about $550 million before Saturday's drawing after no tickets matched the winning numbers of Wednesday's drawing. Rival Mega Millions' grand prize, at $190 million, could climb higher before Friday's drawing. No tickets matched all of Wednesday's Powerball numbers: 2, 11, 26, 34, 41 and a Powerball of 32.

"This is the point where people who don't normally play or maybe even aren't familiar with the lottery go out and buy a ticket," says Andi Brancato, director of public relations for the Michigan Lottery.

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