By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/mega-millions-rises-to-1-1b-5th-largest-in-u-s-history Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Mega Millions rises to $1.1B, 5th largest in U.S. history Nation Jan 10, 2023 11:07 AM EDT DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — After nearly three months of lottery losing, will someone break the trend Tuesday night and win a $1.1 billion Mega Millions jackpot? Regardless of how long it takes, the odds of winning the top lottery prize don’t change, and they’re formidable at 1 in 302.6 million. But someone will eventually match all six numbers and win the jackpot, which now ranks as the fifth-largest in U.S. history. READ MORE: What the Mega Millions can teach you about investing The drawing is set for 11 p.m. EST but it usually takes a couple hours before it’s clear if there is a winner. The $1.1 billion prize is for a winner who chooses to be paid through an annuity with 30 payments over 29 years. Winners usually prefer cash, which for Tuesday night’s drawing would be an estimated $568.7 million. Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — After nearly three months of lottery losing, will someone break the trend Tuesday night and win a $1.1 billion Mega Millions jackpot? Regardless of how long it takes, the odds of winning the top lottery prize don’t change, and they’re formidable at 1 in 302.6 million. But someone will eventually match all six numbers and win the jackpot, which now ranks as the fifth-largest in U.S. history. READ MORE: What the Mega Millions can teach you about investing The drawing is set for 11 p.m. EST but it usually takes a couple hours before it’s clear if there is a winner. The $1.1 billion prize is for a winner who chooses to be paid through an annuity with 30 payments over 29 years. Winners usually prefer cash, which for Tuesday night’s drawing would be an estimated $568.7 million. Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now