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Mega Millions jackpot increases to $547 million for tonight’s drawing

October 7, 2025 Posted by NC Lottery at 12:39 PM
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The Mega Millions jackpot continues its climb as players in North Carolina can try their luck on a $547 million prize tonight.

A winner on Tuesday would have the choice of taking home the $547 million jackpot as an annuity or $251.7 million in cash.

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 9,600 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.

The N.C. Education Lottery’s Play Smart™ program helps North Carolinians make the most of their lottery play. Visit ncplaysmart.com to learn about all things lottery, from tips on how odds work to how to enter bonus drawings.

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