1Mega Millions climbs to $900 million as Powerball nears half a billion

TRENTON, NJ – The Mega Millions jackpot surged to $900 million after no player matched all six numbers over the weekend, making Tuesday’s drawing the eighth-largest in the game’s history and continuing its rapid climb toward the $1 billion mark.

The current cash option for the Mega Millions jackpot sits at $415.3 million. This run is the highest since March 2024, when a Monmouth County player claimed a $1.128 billion prize, now ranked sixth all-time. Mega Millions has awarded four jackpots across the U.S. so far this year.

Powerball is also building momentum, reaching $490 million for tonight’s drawing. Last week, three New Jersey players each won $50,000 in secondary Powerball prizes, adding to the state’s growing

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