Mega Millions Jackpot Hits Half a Billion

No Winner Since Early June

The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to a staggering $575 million ahead of Tuesday night's drawing. The last winner was in early June, and since then, the jackpot has been steadily climbing. Mega Millions is the only lottery game that has produced six jackpots greater than $1 billion.

Lottery Fever Returns

Lottery fever has returned as the Mega Millions jackpot surged to over $570 million after no one won the last drawing. The estimated jackpot for Tuesday's drawing has risen to $575 million.

Estimated Payout

A lucky player could win an estimated $285.5 million lump-sum payment if they match all six numbers in Tuesday's drawing. The numbers for the estimated $535 million Mega Millions jackpot were drawn Friday night.

How to Win

• Purchase a Mega Millions ticket for $2.
• Select five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25.
• Match all six numbers to win the jackpot.

Odds of Winning

The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302.6 million. However, the odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24.

When is the Drawing?

The Mega Millions drawing is held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 pm ET.

Where to Watch the Drawing

The Mega Millions drawing is televised on WABC-TV in New York and various other stations across the country. You can also watch the drawing live on the Mega Millions website.

What Happens if You Win?

If you win the Mega Millions jackpot, you can choose to receive your winnings as an annuity over 30 years or a one-time lump-sum payment. The lump-sum payment option is currently valued at $285.5 million.