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Lottery’s MEGA MILLIONS jackpot for tonight’s drawing is an estimated $521m, 10th largest ever


Tonight’s MEGA MILLIONSâ jackpot is an estimated $521 million with a cash option amount of $317.2 million. This MEGA MILLIONSâ jackpot ranks as the 10th largest in the history of U.S. lottery jackpots.
 
With the jackpot over a half-billion-dollars, players tend to pool their money together to purchase tickets.  A lot of new players also try their luck.  There are nine ways to win with MEGA MILLIONSâ. 


 
Match 5 + Mega Ball = $502 Million       
Match 5 + No Match = $1,000,000
Match 4 + Mega Ball = $10,000
Match 4 + No Match = $500
Match 3 + Mega Ball = $200
Match 3 + No Match = $10
Match 2 + Mega Ball = $10
Match 1 + Mega Ball = $4
No Match + Mega Ball = $2

Always check your tickets. 

Most retailers have self-ticket checkers so players can check their tickets themselves to see if they have won a prize.  They can also be checked on the Lottery’s mobile app.  
 
Tickets for tonight’s MEGA MILLIONSâ drawing are just $2 each and can be purchased at any of the Kentucky Lottery’s retailers or online at kylottery.com

The drawings take place at 11 p.m. ET on Tuesdays and Fridays. 
 
The Kentucky Lottery is reminding everyone to play responsibility. It encourages responsible play and players not to spend more than they can afford.  The odds of winning the MEGA MILLIONSâ jackpot are very high, about one in 302 million.  
 


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