"Record-breaking Mega Millions jackpot surpasses $1.35 billion, enticing players with life-changing winnings"
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached a staggering $1.35 billion for Friday night's drawing, making it the second largest prize in the game's history. The one-time cash value is $659.5 million, and this is the fourth-largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302.6 million.