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Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $900 Million for Tuesday’s Drawing

Months without a winner pushed the pot into the top 10, prompting a choice between a 30-year annuity or a $415.3 million lump sum.

Overview

  • The estimated prize stands at $900 million for the Nov. 11 drawing at 11 p.m. ET, with a cash option of $415.3 million.
  • It ranks as the eighth-largest Mega Millions jackpot on record, following a roll that began after the last win on June 27.
  • The odds are 1 in 290,472,336 to win the jackpot and 1 in 23 to win any prize, according to the game operator.
  • Tickets are sold in 45 states plus Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with drawings held in Atlanta on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m. ET.
  • CNBC’s state-by-state estimates show take-home totals vary under federal and state taxes, with lump-sum after-tax payouts ranging roughly from $216 million to $262 million depending on location.