Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.35 billion ahead of Friday night drawing
The drawing for Mega Millions' estimated $1.35 billion jackpot is Friday night. The next drawing for Mega Millions' mega- billion jackpot is Friday night . The lottery game's jackpot has grown over several months to an estimated $1.35 billion. That figure would be the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot ever and the fourth-largest in U.S. lotto history when also factoring in Powerball jackpots. The estimated cash payout for the top prize is $659.5 million. A Mega Millions wagering slip is held in Cranberry Township, Pa., Jan. 12, 2023. Gene J. Puskar/AP, File The jackpot has continued to climb since it was last won on April 18. Friday's drawing marks the 31st in this current run. "There's always an air of excitement around the country when Mega Millions jackpot s soar," Georgia Lottery President and CEO Gretchen Corbin, lead director of the Mega Millions Consortium, said in a statement. "The growing jackpot is a source of Entertainment and w...