Posted 3/22/2024, 5:12:36 PM
Mega Millions Jackpot Swells to Nearly $1 Billion, Sixth Largest in Game History
- Mega Millions jackpot has surged to $977 million for the next drawing on Friday after no winners were selected on Tuesday
- This would be the sixth largest prize in the game's history
- The last jackpot was won on Dec. 8; there have been 29 consecutive drawings without a winner
- The cash value is $467 million, which can be taken as a lump sum or 29 annual payments
- The odds of winning are 1 in 302 million; tickets are $2 each
