The Mega Millions multi-state lottery jackpot jumped to its second-largest payout in history on Wednesday, with an estimated prize of $ 750 million dollars.
Jackpot increased to its highest total since a winning ticket of $ 1.5 billion was sold in South Carolina in October of 2018, after no ticket holder has matched all six winning numbers since September.
If someone matches all six numbers in Friday’s lottery drawing, they will be presented the option to select an annuity paid for 29 years or the option to receive $ 550. 6 million in cash.
Among the largest lottery jackpots in US history
As the excitement builds, the Mega Jackpot Millions on Friday will probably compete for the honor of being the third prize d e largest lottery in US history , as previously only two Powerball jackpots have been won in the same range: of $ 768. $ 4 million and $ 758. 7 million.
Powerball also holds the record for the largest lottery prize in the world with a $ 1 prize, 586 1 billion, shared by three winning tickets almost exactly five years ago.
The Powerball lottery prize for Saturday’s drawing 16 January also continues to grow, with an estimated $ 640 million, which is already the fifth largest prize in the history of this lottery.
