Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $680M Ahead of Friday's Drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an impressive $680 million, making it the ninth-largest in the game's history. The next drawing takes place this Friday night at 11 p.m., with tickets costing just $5 for one play. The odds of winning the jackpot remain at 1 in 290,472,336.
The last Mega Millions jackpot was won on June 27, 2025, in Virginia, amounting to $348 million. Since then, no winner has been declared, allowing the current jackpot to grow to its current size. The largest Mega Millions jackpot prize ever won was a staggering $1.6 billion on Aug. 8, 2023. In the most recent drawing on Tuesday night, no winners were selected for the jackpot, but one lucky individual in Illinois won $3 million for matching all of the white balls.
The Mega Millions game is played across 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The cash value of the current jackpot stands at $318.2 million.
With the Mega Millions jackpot now up to $680 million, players across the participating regions have a chance to win big this Friday night. The game's popularity and the substantial prize at stake make it an exciting time for lottery enthusiasts.
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