The jackpot for tonight’s Mega Millions drawing has just been increased to an estimated $940 million. The jackpot had been estimated at $910 million.
The jackpot is among the largest ever for the game. It has surpassed the $1 billion jackpot four times in the past.
The jackpot was last one on April 18.
To date, there have been more than $23.2 million winning tickets ranging from $2 to $4 million.
Mega Millions tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Tickets are $2 each; in most jurisdictions, players can add the Megaplier for an additional $1 to multiply their non-jackpot prizes.
The next drawing will be held tonight at 11 p.m.