Mega Millions Jackpot Swells to $607 Million, 8th Largest in Game History
• The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $607 million, making it the 8th largest in the game's history • A winner would not actually take home the full $607 million due to taxes - they would get about $384 million with the annuity or $181 million lump sum • Federal taxes automatically withhold 24% and state taxes can take an additional 10-15%, claiming over a third of the total prize • The amount a winner takes home vastly differs by state, from $174 million in Arizona to $150 million in New York with the lump sum payout • Playing the odds to win are extremely low at 1 in 302 million, but the next drawing for the jackpot is Friday night