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Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $376 million, Powerball’s top prize is $341 million. How winners can protect their windfall



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Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty ImagesMega Millions players can let the daydreaming continue.With no one hitting all six numbers drawn Friday, the jackpot has jumped to an estimated $376 million. And Powerball, with the next drawing set for Saturday night, is at $341 million.Of course, due to taxes, those advertised amounts are not what you’d end up with if you manage to beat the astronomical odds of a single ticket winning ( 1 in 302 million for Mega Millions and 1 in 292 million for Powerball).Nevertheless, the sudden windfall in your life would likely feel overwhelming, experts say. And while you might be eager …

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