
Powerball surges to $730 million. Do this first if you win

By Sarah O’Brien | CNBC.com
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The chance of a single ticket matching all six numbers is 1 in 302 million for Mega Millions and 1 in 292 million for Powerball.
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Nevertheless, you should consider how you’d handle such wealth if you were to beat the odds.
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Jackpot winners usually get six months to a year to claim their prize, depending on the state where it was purchased.