Massive Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $579 Million Ahead of Drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to an impressive $579 million, with the next drawing scheduled for Friday, December 6, 2024. This increase comes after no tickets hit the jackpot in the previous drawing which saw a winning ticket in Ohio worth $541 million from the December 3 drawing. The Ohio lottery winners, also referred to as the Buckeye Deli winners, have yet to claim their prize. The advertising campaign for the Mega Millions also gained traction, bringing immense anticipation for the upcoming drawing. As the jackpot increases, players are eagerly purchasing their tickets leading into the Friday night event, with odds of winning the jackpot at approximately 1 in 302.5 million. Lottery officials have noted an uptick in ticket sales as the prize has continued to grow, making it one of the largest sums in the history of the game.