Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs To Nearly $500-Million

By Renee Fonner Jul 23, 2018 | 6:50 AM

(Undated) — The Mega Millions jackpot is soaring to nearly 500-million dollars. The winner will be entitled to at least 493-million dollars or a cash payout worth 296-million-dollars. After last Friday’s drawing failed to produce a Mega-winner, the jackpot ballooned to the 5th largest Mega Millions prize in its history. It’s likely it’ll keep growing until the drawing Tuesday night at 10:45 p.m. Eastern.

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