$1.1B Mega Millions jackpot is fourth largest in history

Mega Millions is a multi-state lottery game played in the United States. It offers one of the largest jackpots in the country. To play, participants need to choose five numbers from a pool of 1 to 70, and an additional Mega Ball number from a separate pool of 1 to 25.

The jackpot increases each time there is no winner, and the prize can grow to immense amounts over time, sometimes reaching hundreds of millions or even billions of dollars. When someone matches all five main numbers and the Mega Ball number, they win the jackpot.

If there are multiple jackpot winners, the prize is split equally among them. Besides the jackpot, Mega Millions offers various other prize tiers for matching fewer numbers, giving players additional chances to win smaller amounts.

It's essential to note that the information provided here might not be current, as lottery jackpots are subject to change and can grow or be won at any time. For the latest details, it's best to check official lottery websites or trusted news sources.

The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $1.05 billion ahead of Tuesday's drawing after no one matched all six numbers Friday.

Tuesday's drawing is the fourth-largest Mega Millions jackpot ever, with a $550.2 million cash option.

The jackpot has been on the rise since spring, when a $20 million prize was won in Syracuse, New York on April 18. Five other Mega Millions jackpots have been won this year, including a $1.348 billion haul in January, which was the second largest prize in the lottery game's history.

What is the largest Mega Millions jackpot ever?

At $1.05 billion, Tuesday's Mega Millions will equal the fourth-largest jackpot in the lottery's history. Here's where the other record-holders stand: