DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) \u2014 A $1.1 billion lottery prize will be on the line as numbers are drawn for the Mega Millions game. The giant jackpot is the nation\u2019s third-largest prize and is the result of 29 consecutive drawings without anyone matching all of the game\u2019s six numbers. Before rushing out to spend $2 on a ticket ahead of Friday night’s drawing, keep in mind that the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are a staggering 1 in 302.5 million. The $1.1 billion prize is for players who get their winnings through an annuity, paid annually over 29 years. Nearly all winners take the cash option, which for Friday\u2019s drawing is an estimated $648.2 million.<\/p> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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No one wins U.S. Mega Millions, jackpot now over $1B<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) \u2014 A giant Mega Millions lottery jackpot ballooned to $1.02 billion after no one matched all six numbers and won the top prize. After no winner on Tuesday, the estimated jackpot for Friday\u2019s drawing will be the nation\u2019s fourth-largest lottery prize. The jackpot has grown so large because there have been 29 consecutive drawings without anyone winning the top prize. Tuesday\u2019s numbers were: 07-29-60-63-66, with a Mega Ball of 15. The $1.02 billion prize is for winners who choose the annuity option, paid annually over 30 years. Most winners opt for the cash option, which for the next drawing is an estimated $602.5 million.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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