(CNN) — A record Mega Millions jackpot may be in play after no ticket matched all winning numbers in Friday night’s drawing, the lottery said. A record Mega Millions jackpot of around $1.53 billion was won in South Carolina in 2018. “With enthusiastic players across the country, many of whom are newcomers to the game, it is indeed likely that there will be a new record Mega Millions jackpot. Related Articles National News | Friday night’s Mega Millions jackpot will be $1.35 billionFriday night’s Mega Millions jackpot will be $1.35 billion National News | A massive $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot is up for grabs in Tuesday’s drawingA massive $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot is up for grabs in Tuesday’s drawing National News | Mega Millions jackpot now $910 million after months without big winnerMega Millions jackpot now $910 million after months without big winner National News | Mega Millions lottery jackpot nears $1 billion ahead of Friday drawingMega Millions lottery jackpot nears $1 billion ahead of Friday drawing National News | $820 million Mega Millions jackpot is the 8th largest in the US The Mega Millions’ grand prize has been steadily increasing since April 18, when the last jackpot of $20 million was claimed in New York. The all-time record for largest lottery jackpot was a $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot won last year in California.

Source: CNN August 05, 2023 15:25 UTC