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Friday Mega Millions Jackpot Largest in U.S. History [Poll]
No one matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball in March 27 drawing. The jackpot rolls over for another drawing Friday estimated at $540 Million.
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached a record of more than $500 million after no one matched the winning numbers in Tuesday night's drawing. The Friday night jackpot is estimated at $540 million.
The March 27 jackpot was $363 million, but no players matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball to take home the prize. A total of 47 players matched five winning numbers to net a $250,000 payout. Two of them were from New Jersey, according to megamillions.com.
Nationally, 245 players won $10,000 by matching four white balls and the Mega Ball.
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The jackpot has now rolled 18 times since Jan. 24. The next drawing will be held Friday, March 30, at 11 p.m. Mega Millions tickets are $1 each. For an additional $1, players can choose the Megaplier option to multiply prizes. The overall odds of winning any prize are one in 40. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 175 million.
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