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On the rise: Mega Millions jackpot increases to $500 million for tonight’s drawing

Crystal Graham
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The jackpot for tonight’s Mega Millions drawing has been raised to $500 million, according to the Virginia Lottery.

On Monday, it was estimated at $480 million.

Mega Millions is the only lottery game that has awarded four jackpots exceeding $1 billion – in 2018, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

The last Mega Millions jackpot winner was on April 18.

Tickets are $2 each; in most jurisdictions, players can add the Megaplier for an additional $1 to multiply their non-jackpot prizes.

Mega Millions tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The next Mega Millions drawing is tonight at 11 p.m. EST.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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