UPDATE: Friday’s numbers were 15, 23, 53, 65, 70, 07 and Megaplier: 2x
RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY/AP) — Better hurry and get your ticket now…if you haven’t already.
The Mega Million jackpot has increased to a whopping $1 billion ahead of Friday night’s drawing, the Virginia Lottery said in a news release.
The prize is the second-largest jackpot in U.S. history, behind only a $1.6 billion Powerball prize won in 2016.
The $1 billion is the annuity option, which is paid out over 29 years. Mega Millions is played in 44 states, plus Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Lottery players will have another way to win big this week, as the Powerball jackpot has been raised to an estimated $470 million. The Powerball drawing will take place Saturday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.