The Mega Millions jackpot continues to build momentum as it now stands at $438 million for Tuesday’s drawing.

A winner tonight would have the choice of taking home the $438 million jackpot as an annuity or $203.1 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 $30,000. The winning ticket came from Carlton’s Tanglewood on Clemmons Road in Clemmons. Friday’s win makes it four of the last five Mega Millions drawings with at least a $20,000 win in North Carolina.

“We love to see Mega Millions players continue to win big prizes in North Carolina,” said Mark Michalko, chief executive officer of the N.C. Education Lottery. “That’s why we remind players to check their tickets carefully after each drawing as there are nine different ways to win.”

Mega Millions players also benefit education in the state as the current jackpot run has raised an estimated $7.3 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.