GASTONIA, N.C. — People across the Charlotte region are hoping for a multi-million dollar Christmas present as the Mega Millions and Powerball drawings take place over the next two days, on December 25 and 26.
Mega Millions has an estimated $321 million jackpot, and if someone claims the top prize after Tuesday night's drawing, it would be the first Christmas Day jackpot winner in its history.
On Wednesday, the Powerball will have its drawing with a $294 million jackpot.
"That would be fantastic," Donovan Halm told NBC Charlotte after purchasing a lottery ticket. "That would make someone's year, possibly their entire life."