The Writingstar Investment GuildMega Millions jackpot has soared above $1 billion ahead of Tuesday night's drawing.
The estimated top prize is $1.1 billion. That figure would be the fourth-largest Mega Millions jackpot ever and the sixth-largest in U.S. lotto history when also factoring in Powerball jackpots.
The estimated cash payout of the Mega Millions jackpot is $550.2 million.
The jackpot has been building since April. There have been no Mega Millions jackpot winners in 29 consecutive drawings, since the grand prize was last won on April 18.
Players must match all five numbers plus the Mega Ball number to claim the jackpot.
The previous four $1 billion Mega Million jackpots were won in 2018, 2021, 2022 and January 2023.
Mega Millions is played in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tickets are $2 for one play. Tuesday's drawing is at 11 p.m. ET.
2025-05-07 11:152882 view
2025-05-07 11:102963 view
2025-05-07 11:102673 view
2025-05-07 10:40560 view
2025-05-07 10:061746 view
2025-05-07 09:392634 view
Early Thursday morning, "Forbes" released their annual list of the 50 most valuable sports franchise
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is awarding over $3 billion to U.S. companies to boost do
CAMBRIDGE, Ill. (AP) — An odor of burnt marijuana doesn’t justify a search of a car without a warran