Mega Millions jackpot reaches $560 million for next drawing

According to the Mega Millions website, the jackpot for the Mega Millions game has reportedly reached an estimated $560 million, making it the seventh-largest sum in the game's history.

The jackpot will be worth $281.1 million in cash before the next drawing on Friday. On a ticket purchased in New York on April 18, the jackpot was last won.

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In January 2021, an Oakland County lottery group took home a $1.05 billion Mega Millions prize.

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The second major lottery game making headlines is Mega Millions. The estimated $725 million Powerball jackpot, with a cash value of $366.2 million, is also on the rise.

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What time is the following Mega Millions drawing? This Friday, July 14, is the Mega Millions drawing after that. Every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m., drawings take place

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How late can a Mega Millions ticket be purchased? Sales of tickets can be made in-person or online in Michigan up to 10:45 p.m. on the night of the drawing.

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The Megaplier is what? Non-jackpot rewards are multiplied by two, three, four, or five thanks to the Megaplier feature. Each play has an additional $1 fee.

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Prior to the Mega Millions drawing, the Megaplier is drawn every Tuesday and Friday. There are 15 balls in the pool. Five have the 2X marking, six the 3X, three the 4X, and one the 5X.

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How likely is it that someone will win the Mega Millions jackpot? The likelihood of matching the Mega Ball with the Mega Millions jackpot is one in 302,575,350 when the five white balls are matched.

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According to the Mega Millions website, this "helps protect winners' way of life and purchasing power during periods of inflation."

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