Mega Millions jackpot hits $800 million, the game’s seventh-largest prize ever

The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to an estimated $800 million, making it the seventh-largest prize in the game's history.

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This increase follows a drawing on Friday night where no tickets matched all six winning numbers: 6, 23, 41, 59, 63, and the Mega Ball 25.

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The cash option for this jackpot is approximately $401.8 million.

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The next drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

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Historically, the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are about 1 in 302,575,350.

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This year, there have only been two jackpot winners

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With the last significant win occurring on June 4, when a ticket in Illinois claimed $552 million

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