The Mega Millions lottery continues to grow after no one won the growing jackpot in Tuesday night’s drawing. The jackpot is expected to rise to $627 million in Friday night’s drawing.
The jackpot has been growing since June 4, when the last winning ticket with a jackpot of $552 million was sold in Illinois, according to the Mega Millions lottery website. “Only two Mega Millions jackpots have been won so far this year. Before the Illinois win on June 4, a whopping $1.128 billion was won in New Jersey,” the website states.
That “massive” prize has not yet been claimed; New Jersey winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize and their title as billionaires. On a smaller scale, two winning tickets were sold in the last drawing on August 27, both in South Carolina – one for $2 million and the other for $1 million.
The jackpot is currently estimated at $627 million, with a cash value of $309 million. Mega Millions lottery drawings are held on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00 p.m. EST.
As a precautionary measure, be aware that spending more on lottery tickets than you can afford can become a gambling problem.
The National Council on Problem Gambling operates the National Problem Gambling Helpline Network. The network is a national access point to local resources for those seeking help with a gambling problem. The network consists of 28 contact centers that provide resources and referrals for all 50 states and U.S. territories.
Help is available 24/7 and 100% confidential. You can call, text, or chat anywhere in the U.S. to get help for gambling problems 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
