Hefty $1.1 Billion Jackpot in US Multistate Mega Millions up for Grabs

Published on March 27, 2024

The fifth largest jackpot in the history of the U.S. multistate Mega Millions is up for grabs on Tuesday when a lucky winner could scoop up $1.1 billion—before tax, that is. The top prize has ballooned after remaining unclaimed for 30 consecutive drawings. The televised ceremony starts at 11 pm ET (0300 GMT on Wednesday) and a successful gambler must match five white balls from a set numbered 1 through 70, as well as a gold ball from a set numbered 1 through 25. While big, the jackpot is still some distance away from the largest seen in a Mega Millions draw. In Florida last year the jackpot was $1.6 billion, with the winner—who opted to remain anonymous—defying odds of 1 in 302.6 million....

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