"Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches Record-Breaking $977 Million with Multiple Big Wins Across the US"

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"Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches Record-Breaking $977 Million with Multiple Big Wins Across the US"
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The Mega Millions jackpot has reached nearly $1 billion, making it the 10th largest in U.S. lottery history, with odds of winning at 1 in 302.6 million. The drawing is set for Friday night, and the cash payout for the estimated $977 million jackpot would be around $461 million after taxes. Mega Millions and Powerball are run separately but both are overseen by state lotteries, and the games raise money for the jurisdictions where they operate.

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