"Record Mega Millions Jackpot: $1.7 Billion Up for Grabs"

The Mega Millions winning numbers for the Friday, March 22 drawing have been announced, with the jackpot reaching an estimated $977 million. The next drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26, and ticket sales are available until 10:45 p.m. on the night of the draw. The Megaplier feature offers the chance to increase non-jackpot prizes, and the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350. If a jackpot is won, the winner has the option of taking an annuity or a lump-sum cash payment.