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Mega Millions jackpot soars to $785 million for Tuesday's drawing

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Newest development Jan 3, 2023 · 4 reportsMega Millions jackpot an estimated $785M on Tuesday

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Dec 27, 2022
Mega Millions jackpot jumps again after no winners reported Friday
Headline from FOX 5 New York ·
Dec 30, 2022Names this update
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $785 million for Tuesday's drawing
Headline from WISH-TV Indianapolis ·
Jan 3, 2023Newest
Mega Millions jackpot an estimated $785M on Tuesday
Headline from FOX 5 New York ·

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FOX 4 Dallas
Mega Millions tops $565M, 6th largest jackpot in game history (opens FOX 4 Dallas)
Published Dec 26, 2022
FOX 4 Dallas's feed description
The Mega Millions jackpot also comes with a $293.6 million cash option for Tuesday night's drawing.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Got Your Ticket Yet? Mega Millions Tuesday Jackpot Surpasses Half a Billion Dollars (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Dec 26, 2022
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
The lottery's top prize has been building up over 20 drawings held since October.
Delaware Public Media
The Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday will surpass an estimated $565 million (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published Dec 26, 2022
Delaware Public Media's feed description
As of late Monday, lottery officials estimate Tuesday's Mega Millions prize at $565 million — or more than $293 million if delivered in cash.
WFMZ Allentown
Mega Millions Tuesday jackpot surpasses estimated $565M (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Dec 26, 2022
WFMZ Allentown's feed description
The holiday shopping season — for Mega Millions lottery ticket buyers, at least — is ramping up as officials say the estimated jackpot for Tuesday night’s drawing has surpassed half
KTVZ Bend
Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $565 million - the sixth-largest jackpot in the game's history (opens KTVZ Bend)
Published Dec 26, 2022
KTVZ Bend's feed description
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN There’s still time to win big at the lottery before the year is up. The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $565 million after no one took home the top prize in Friday’s drawing. The next drawing is set for December 27, and if someone wins the jackpot, it
NBC News
Mega Millions jackpot surpasses estimated $565M (opens NBC News)
Published Dec 26, 2022
NBC News's feed description
Officials say the estimated jackpot for Tuesday night’s drawing has surpassed half a billion dollars.
Local News 8
Mega Millions jackpot now up to $640 million with no Tuesday winner (opens Local News 8)
Published Dec 27, 2022
Local News 8's feed description
By Ralph Ellis, CNN No winner emerged in the $565 million Mega Millions jackpot drawing on Tuesday night, and that means some lucky ticket-buyer has a chance of taking home an estimated $640 million ($328 million in cash) in the final Mega Millions drawing of 2022.
Fox26 Houston
Mega Millions climbs to $640 million after no Tuesday winner (opens Fox26 Houston)
Published Dec 27, 2022
Fox26 Houston's feed description
There were some second-prize winners on Tuesday night, officials said. Here were the numbers drawn and details about the next big jackpot drawing.
Washington Times
Mega Millions jackpot up to $640M after no big winner (opens Washington Times)
Published Dec 27, 2022
Washington Times's feed description
A giant Mega Millions jackpot grew larger Wednesday to an estimated $640 million after another drawing without a winner.
Fox2 Detroit
Here are the winning numbers for Tuesday's Mega Millions $565M jackpot (opens Fox2 Detroit)
Published Dec 27, 2022
Fox2 Detroit's feed description
The Mega Millions jackpot also comes with a $293.6 million cash option for Tuesday night's drawing.
FOX Business
Here are the winning numbers for Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing (opens FOX Business)
Published Dec 27, 2022
FOX Business's feed description
Friday's Mega Millions jackpot jumped to an estimated $640 million, with a cash prize option of $328.3 million.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
After no big winner, Mega Millions jackpot rolls to $640M for Friday drawing (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Published Dec 27, 2022
St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description
This is just the fifth time the Mega Millions jackpot has gone over $600 million in the history of the game.
Thv11
Did anyone win the $565M Mega Millions jackpot? (opens Thv11)
Published Dec 27, 2022
Thv11's feed description
A jackpot worth more than half a billion dollars is up for grabs.
Wfmy News 2
Will anyone win the $565M Mega Millions jackpot? (opens Wfmy News 2)
Published Dec 27, 2022
Wfmy News 2's feed description
A jackpot worth more than half a billion dollars is up for grabs.
FOX Business
Mega Millions jackpot balloons to $640M (opens FOX Business)
Published Dec 28, 2022
FOX Business's feed description
Friday's Mega Millions jackpot jumped to an estimated $640 million, with a cash prize option of $328.3 million, after no one matched all six numbers on Tuesday.
NBC Los Angeles
The Mega Millions Jackpot Is $640 Million. These Are 4 Key Things to Do If You Actually Win (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Dec 29, 2022
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
While winning a huge amount of money can be exciting, it also comes with stress, experts say. Here’s what to do if beat the odds and win $640 million.
Los Angeles Times
How about a $685-million Mega Millions jackpot to ring in the New Year? (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Dec 29, 2022
Los Angeles Times's feed description
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $685 million for Friday's drawing, making it the fourth-largest prize in the lottery's history.
KTVZ Bend
Mega Millions drawing produces no winner, jackpot grows to $785 million (opens KTVZ Bend)
Published Dec 30, 2022
KTVZ Bend's feed description
By CNN staff There was no jackpot winner in Friday night’s Mega Millions drawing, which means the top prize will rise to an estimated $785 million dollars on Tuesday night. The numbers drawn Friday were 1, 3, 6, 44, 51 and the Mega Ball was 7. One player in Ohio matched the five white balls
NPR
Mega Millions jackpot hits $785 million in time for the first drawing of 2023 (opens NPR)
Published Dec 30, 2022
NPR's feed description
After no ticket matched the six numbers drawn Friday, the $785 million jackpot will proceed to the next ticket drawing Tuesday.
FOX 5 New York
Mega Millions jackpot jumps again after no winners reported Friday (opens FOX 5 New York)
Published Dec 30, 2022
FOX 5 New York's feed description
The Mega Millions jackpot has soared past $600 million just six other times in its more than 20-year history.
NBC New York
Mega Millions Jackpot Swells to $785M After No Big Winner Was Found (opens NBC New York)
Published Dec 30, 2022
NBC New York's feed description
The first Mega Millions drawing of the new year will be a big one as no one won Friday night’s estimated $685 million jackpot.
Oil City News
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $785M after no big winner (opens Oil City News)
Published Dec 30, 2022
Oil City News's feed description
The first Mega Millions drawing of the new year will be a big one as no one won Friday night’s estimated $685 million jackpot. The top prize increased to
MyNorthwest
Mega Millions numbers drawn for estimated $685M jackpot (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Dec 30, 2022
MyNorthwest's feed description
The final Mega Millions drawing of 2022 has taken place, but it's not yet clear whether the estimated $685 million jackpot will roll over to another
FOX Business
Here are the winning numbers in Friday's $685M Mega Millions drawing (opens FOX Business)
Published Dec 30, 2022
FOX Business's feed description
Friday's Mega Millions jackpot jumped to an estimated $685 million, with a cash prize option of $347.8 million, after no one matched all six numbers on Tuesday.
Washington Examiner
First 2023 jackpot: Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $785 million (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Dec 30, 2022
Washington Examiner's feed description
The Mega Millions jackpot passed the $700 million mark after there were no winners in Friday night's $685 million drawing.

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