Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $965M

Mega Millions jackpot soars to $965 million, breaking records and sparking dreams of winning the massive prize. With a cash option of $445.3 million, this Fridays drawing marks the eighth time the jackpot has approached the billion-dollar mark. The longest stretch without a top prize winner stands at forty drawings, with winners hailing from states like South Carolina, Michigan, and Florida. Federal taxes apply, but some states like California, Florida, and Texas do not tax lottery winnings. Tickets cost $5 each, with drawings held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 PM Eastern Time in Atlanta, Georgia. Half of the proceeds stay within the state where it was purchased, contributing to local programs and services. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.