Mega Millions Jackpot Increases To $515 Million For Friday Night's Draw On CBS4
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The Mega Millions jackpot has reached a massive $515 million after nobody won the top prize on Tuesday night.
The winning numbers were 3-5-56-61-66 and the Mega Ball number was 4.
In the game's 19-year history there have only been eight jackpots higher than Friday's estimated jackpot.
The winner of the multi-state Mega Millions jackpot can choose to get their jackpot in 30 annual installments or take a lump-sum payment of $$346.3 million cash million before taxes.
The Mega Millions jackpot hasn't been won since February 16.
Mega Millions jackpots start at $20 million and roll until the jackpot is won. Players win by matching the five white ball numbers (1-70) and the Mega Ball number (1-25). The overall odds of winning a prize in the game are approximately one-in-24.
Be sure to watch the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday night during the CBS4 News at 11, your official lottery station.