Mega Millions jackpot grows to $630 million dollars

Posted on July 21, 2022
No one has been lucky enough to match all Mega Millions numbers since mid-April says Illinois Lottery spokesperson Lorrel Lynch. That’s caused the jackpot for Friday night’s drawing to swell to $630 million. (Facebook/Illinois Lottery)

By IIS Radio

SPRINGFIELD – The Mega Millions jackpot is now more than $600 million.

No one has been lucky enough to match all Mega Millions numbers since mid-April says Illinois Lottery spokesperson Lorrel Lynch. That’s caused the jackpot for Friday night’s drawing to swell to $630 million.

“One of the biggest jackpots we’ve seen so far,” said Lynch.

The largest grand prize ever won in Mega Millions was $1.5 billion back in 2018.

If you are lucky enough to win the Mega Millions jackpot, it’s estimated the cash payout would be about $360 million.

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