Mega Millions jackpot nears half a billion dollars, eighth largest prize

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The Mega Millions jackpot rose to $490 million on Wednesday after no ticket matched with all six numbers — its eighth largest prize.

The Mega Millions jackpot rose to $490 million Wednesday after no ticket matched with all six numbers — its eighth largest prize ahead of Friday’s drawing.

Officials said there were four tickets that matched five white balls to win the game’s second prize of at least $1 million on Tuesday night, but no one has matched all six numbers since Sept. 15. Since September’s grand prize, more than 19.2 million winning tickets have been sold at all prize levels, including 27 worth at least $1 million, according to officials.Angela Weiss / AFP via Getty Images fileucky ticket holder in South Carolina in 2019.

Winners opt between the $490 million annuity option, which is awarded over 29 years, or the $372.3 million cash option, which pays an immediate one-time, lump sum. Most choose the cash option, with about half of lottery winnings going towards tax.Wilson Wong

 

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We need that. We need money so bad. We can't even afford to buy a ticket to try and win. 😔

Time to buy another ticket

Can Democrats cheat these numbers too?

Who cares Democrats will just come take it

staceyabrams what numbers do you like? 💙

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