The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to $785 million

By: Rupak G Dec 31, 2022

There was no jackpot winner in Friday night's Mega Millions drawing, the top reward will increase to an estimated $785 million on Tuesday night.

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The numbers drawn Friday were 1, 3, 6, 44, 51 and the Mega Ball was 7.

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On Friday night, one player in Ohio matched all five white balls, winning a $1 million prize.

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The biggest prize of $1.537 billion was won in 2018, and a winner in Illinois picked all six numbers for $1.337 billion in July 2022.

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The jackpot on Tuesday would be the fourth-largest in the game's history.

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A winner choosing annuity payments over 29 years would receive $785 million

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According to lottery organisers, a winner who chooses the cash option will earn $395 million.

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