$1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot sparks excitement across Chicago
CHICAGO - With no winners on Christmas Eve, the Mega Millions jackpot reached $1.22 billion on Friday. If there is a lucky winner, they are expected to receive an estimated $549.7 million payout. The drawing is scheduled for 10 p.m. Friday, with ticket sales to close at 9:45 p.m.
Chicago area Mega Millions players dream big in face of $1.22 billion jackpot
Ayisha Sheard said she'd pay off her kids' college tuition, and "probably get a new house built from the ground."
Mega Millions jackpot over $1.15 billion. How to play, when the next drawing is
The Mega Million jackpot is expected to rise to over $1.15 billion ahead of Friday's drawing. That's the fifth-largest Mega Millions jackpot ever. The one time cash payout would be about $516.1 million,
Winning numbers drawn as Mega Millions Jackpot grows to an estimated $1.15 billion
What better way to start the new year than with a 10-figure winning lottery ticket? Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot is $1.15 billion, or $516.1 million in cash. The prize surged since its last drawing on Christmas Eve,
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The estimated jackpot for Friday’s drawing is $1.15 billion, potentially the fifth-largest jackpot in the game’s history.
Mega Millions jackpot hits $1.22 billion
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot is now over $1 billion, and many are feeling lucky. Police in Houston said several kids trying to rob a man were subsequently shot, with one now in critical condition.
Mega Millions jackpot sits at $1.22 billion, 5th-largest ever, ahead of Friday's drawing
The jackpot for Friday's drawing currently sits at an estimated $1.22 billion, with a cash option of $549.7 million. It's almost time to find out if someone is ringing in the new year a lot richer. It's been more than 100 days since someone won the Mega Millions jackpot,
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