The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to $62 million for Tuesday's drawing after no one won the top prize on Friday. The Tuesday night drawing comes with a cash option of $27.7 million after taxes.
This could be your lucky day. You could be the next Mega Millions lottery jackpot winner. This jackpot was an estimated $42 million for Friday night's drawing, according to the Mega Millions website.
A $2 Mega Millions ticket made one lucky winner a billionaire this holiday season. Like they say in the lottery world, “it could happen to you.” On Christmas Eve 2024, the jackpot hit $1 billion.