Posted 3/20/2024, 1:59:26 PM
Mega Millions Jackpot Swells to Nearly $1 Billion, 6th Largest in Game History
- Mega Millions jackpot reaches $977 million ahead of Friday's drawing, the 6th highest in game history
- Jackpot has been building for 29 drawings since last win on Dec. 8
- A sole winner could choose lump sum payout of $461M or annuity over 30 years
- Meanwhile, Powerball jackpot has also grown, now at estimated $687M for Wednesday
- Mega Millions tickets cost $2 and odds of winning jackpot are about 1 in 302.6 million
