Mega Millions Rolls Again

Mega Millions just grew even larger. The jackpot, which has rolled 16 times since Jan. 24, now stands at $290 million.

Though no one took home the big prize in Tuesday night's drawing, six Georgia players won $10,000 and a Valdosta player won $40,000 with the Megaplier option.

Do you plan to buy a ticket for Friday's drawing? Tell us in the comments.

The next drawing will be held Friday, March 23. If someone should match all the winning numbers in Friday's drawing, he or she will have a choice of two payment options: an annuity option that will net the lucky winner approximately $11 million a year for 26 years or a single cash payment of $205 million. 

Mega Millions tickets are $1 each. For an additional $1, players can choose the Megaplier option to multiply prizes. The overall odds of winning any prize are one in 40. The odds of winning the jackpot are one in 175 million.

Proceeds from Mega Millions and all Georgia Lottery games benefit education in the state of Georgia. Since its inception, the Georgia lottery has provided $13.1 billion to the state in education funding.

For more information, visit the Georgia Lottery or Mega Millions Web sites. 

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