Posted 2/24/2024, 8:27:24 PM
Mega Millions Jackpot Swells to $563 Million, 8th Largest in Game History
- Mega Millions jackpot climbs to 8th highest ever at $563 million after no winner on Friday
- Game began in 1996 originally as "The Big Game" before becoming Mega Millions in 2002
- Current top 10 jackpots $1.602B, $1.537B, $1.348B, $1.337B, $1.050B, $656M, $648M, $563M, $543M, $536M
- Over 213,000 players won smaller prizes on Friday, though no ticket matched all numbers
- Next Mega Millions drawing Tuesday 2/27, next Powerball Saturday 2/24 at $376 million