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Mega Millions jackpot tops half a billion dollars for tonight’s drawing

November 6, 2026 Posted by NC Lottery at 12:35 PM
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The Mega Millions jackpot just crossed a major milestone as it reached $505 million for Friday’s drawing.

A winner tonight would have the choice of taking home the $505 million jackpot as an annuity or $213.3 million in cash.

Even though the jackpot remains up for grabs, players are taking home lots of other prizes playing Mega Millions. Tuesday’s drawing produced more than 8,200 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.


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11/06/2026 05:45 - Michael D.

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