Mega Millions Jackpot Approaches $1 Billion for Friday’s Drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot is nearing a remarkable $1 billion, standing at an estimated $980 million ahead of Friday’s drawing. This potential windfall positions it as the eighth largest jackpot in history. The prize has seen significant growth after no tickets matched all six numbers in Tuesday’s drawing.
Details of the Upcoming Drawing
The jackpot was last hit on June 27, when a ticket was drawn in Virginia. After a series of wins earlier this year, Friday’s event will mark the 40th drawing since that last win, setting a record for the game.
Prize Structure and Cash Options
The cash value of the current jackpot is approximately $452.2 million. Winners can choose between a one-time lump sum or an immediate payment followed by 29 annual installments.
Winning Statistics
Despite no jackpot winners on Tuesday, the lottery reported over 809,030 winning tickets across various prize tiers, with total winnings exceeding $27.9 million nationwide. The odds of winning the jackpot remain daunting, at 1 in 290,472,336.
Where and How to Play
Mega Millions is available in 45 states, including Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tickets are priced at $5 for a single play. The largest Mega Millions jackpot ever recorded was $1.6 billion, won on August 8, 2023.
- Current Jackpot: $980 million
- Last Jackpot Won: June 27
- Cash Value: $452.2 million
- Recent Drawings: 40th drawing since last win
- Winning Tickets (Tuesday): 809,030
- Total Nationwide Winnings: $27.9 million
- Odds of Winning: 1 in 290,472,336
The excitement builds as players anticipate this incredible jackpot, hoping to change their fortunes with a single ticket.
