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Mega Millions Lottery Jackpot Climbs to $800 Million
Just the facts
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has reached an estimated $800 million after no players matched all winning numbers in the latest drawing. This amount ranks as the tenth-largest grand prize in the history of the multi-state lottery game. Ticket sales are projected to rise significantly across participating states prior to the next scheduled drawing.
Why this is news
Consecutive lottery drawings without a jackpot winner have driven the grand prize to historically high levels.
Sources
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