Mega Millions jackpot reaches almost half a billion dollars

The Mega Millions jackpot has skyrocketed to almost half a billion dollars.

The prize is currently a whopping $ 490 million – with a cash payment option of $ 372.3 million – after no tickets matched the six numbers in Tuesday night’s draw.

However, four tickets corresponded to five of the numbers, with the winners taking home prizes of at least $ 1 million of the $ 432 million in dispute.

The Mega Millions jackpot is currently at $ 490 million.

The Mega Millions jackpot is currently at $ 490 million.

MEGA MILLION, POWERBALL JACKPOTS ARE OVER $ 400 MILLION EACH

These tickets were sold in California, Minnesota, New Jersey and New York, the lottery says.

The next Mega Millions draw is scheduled for Friday at 11 pm Eastern Time. The chances of winning the jackpot are one in 302,575,350.

Meanwhile, those hoping to get rich before then are awaiting the Powerball draw on Wednesday night at 10:59 pm ET.

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The Powerball jackpot prize sits at $ 410 million, with a one-time payment option of $ 316.4 million.

The last time someone won the jackpot for one of the lotteries was in September last year.

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