The Mega Millions jackpot continues to climb, reaching a staggering $1.1 billion after no winner was drawn in Friday’s $977 million jackpot. This marks 30 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner, with the last jackpot being won on December 8th.
The odds of winning the jackpot are a daunting 1 in 302,575,350, but that hasn’t stopped hopeful players from trying their luck. The jackpot prize can be claimed as a one-time lump sum payment or 29 annual payments, giving winners some flexibility in how they receive their massive windfall.
Mega Millions is played in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with tickets costing just $2 for one play. The next drawing is scheduled for Tuesday and can be watched live on abc7NY.com/lottery at 10:59 PM.
As the jackpot continues to climb to record-breaking heights, the excitement and anticipation among players are palpable. With so much money up for grabs, the dream of becoming an overnight billionaire is within reach for those willing to take a chance on the Mega Millions. Will Tuesday be the lucky day for someone to hit the jackpot and become an instant billionaire? Stay tuned to find out.
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