The Mega Millions jackpot keeps on climbing as it stands at $395 million for Tuesday’s drawing.
A winner tonight would have the choice of taking home the $395 million jackpot as an annuity or $183.3 million in cash.
While the jackpot grows, players are taking home other prizes playing Mega Millions. Friday’s Mega Millions drawing saw a lucky player in North Carolina match four white balls and the yellow Mega Ball to win $40,000. The winning ticket came from Online Play in Wake Forest.
“We have seen a few big wins recently for Mega Millions players in North Carolina,” said Mark Michalko, chief executive officer of the N.C. Education Lottery. “We hope to see the biggest win of all tonight with a jackpot win in North Carolina. Good luck.”
Mega Millions players also benefit education in the state as the current jackpot run has raised an estimated $6.5 million for education programs in North Carolina.
The odds of winning a Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 290 million.
Players can buy Mega Millions tickets at any lottery retail location or through Online Play on the lottery’s website, www.nclottery.com, or with the NC Lottery Official Mobile App.
For details on how lottery funds make a difference in all of North Carolina’s 100 counties, click on the “Impact” section of the lottery’s website.