The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow as it reached $311 million for Tuesday’s drawing.

A winner tonight would have the choice of taking home the $311 million jackpot as an annuity or $136.4 million in cash.

“We would love to see a lucky North Carolinian bring home that life-changing jackpot tonight,” said Mark Michalko, chief executive officer of the N.C. Education Lottery. “Good luck to everyone trying their luck on the big prize.”

Even though the jackpot remains up for grabs, players are taking home lots of other prizes playing Mega Millions. Friday’s drawing produced more than 6,800 winning tickets 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.