The Mega Millions lottery is set to reach an unprecedented jackpot of $1.55 billion in the upcoming drawing, surpassing its previous record of $1.537 billion in October 2018.
Friday night’s numbers, 11, 30, 45, 52, 56, and the gold Mega Ball 20, failed to yield a jackpot-winning ticket, propelling the prize to new heights.
Before Friday’s drawing, the jackpot had already reached an estimated $1.35 billion, making it the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot in history and the fourth-largest in U.S. lotto history, including Powerball jackpots.
Since its last win on April 18, the jackpot has been steadily climbing, making Friday’s drawing the 31st in the current series.
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In the realm of U.S. lottery drawings, a $1.55 billion jackpot would trail behind only two others: a $1.586 billion Powerball in January 2016 and a massive $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot in November 2022.
In the past, four $1 billion Mega Million jackpots were awarded in 2018, 2021, 2022, and January 2023. The odds of winning the jackpot are staggering, standing at 1 in 302,575,350.
As the Mega Millions fever grips the nation, eager players eagerly anticipate the next drawing, hoping for a life-changing win.
