"Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to Nearly $1 Billion, Florida Ticket Wins $1 Million"

The Mega Millions jackpot has reached nearly $1 billion, with the next drawing scheduled for Friday, March 22. Players can purchase tickets for $2 each and select six numbers from two separate pools. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350, but players can increase non-jackpot winnings by adding the "Megaplier" for an additional $1. Tickets can be bought in person at various locations or online through the Jackpocket app in select states and territories.