Some local lottery player — or players — could hit it big this week as both the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots have risen to more than $500 million dollars each. On Wednesday, players will have a chance at a $567 million Powerball jackpot — that breaks down to a cash option of about $ 251.8 million. And, in the next Mega Millions drawing, to be held on Friday, players have a chance at $743 million, or a $323.4 million cash option. For more details on these drawings or how to play, visit the site for the Pa. Lottery. ...read more read less