(WWAY) – The Mega Millions jackpot continues to rise, reaching $464 million in Friday night’s drawing.
A winner would have the choice of taking home the $464 million jackpot as an annuity or $228.2 million in cash.
“What a great way to start the weekend for a lucky North Carolina resident to win a jackpot like this,” said Terri Rose, chief brand officer for the NC Education Lottery. “Remember, you can win it all with a single $2 ticket. Good luck.”
Watch North Carolina residents win while playing Mega Millions:
• 21,684: That is the total number of winning tickets in North Carolina in Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing
• $6.4 million: This is the estimated amount of money raised for education in North Carolina during the current Mega Millions round.
The odds of winning Mega Millions are 1 in 302 million.
Players can purchase Mega Millions tickets at any lottery retail location or through online play on the lottery’s website, www.nclottery.com, or using the official NC Lottery mobile app.
For more information on how funds raised through the Lottery impact educational programs in all 100 North Carolina counties, visit www.nclottery.com and click on the “Impact” section.
