Mega Millions jackpot reaches $1 billion becoming second-largest ever

Posted By: Radio Pacific, Inc January 22, 2021 @ 10:08 am ABC Business
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youngvet/iStockBy EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News

(NEW YORK) — The Mega Millions jackpot has increased to $1 billion for Friday night’s drawing.

If a lucky lottery player wins, this will mark the second-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history and the third-largest in U.S. lottery history, Mega Millions lottery officials said.

On Wednesday, a winning Powerball ticket worth $731.1 million was sold in Allegany County, Maryland. The ticket was the fourth-largest in Powerball history and the sixth-largest in U.S. lottery history. Lottery winners in Maryland have the right to remain anonymous.

Powerball’s jackpot is resetting to $20 million for Saturday’s drawing.

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