The value of the US $ 1 million lottery has jumped to nearly $ 1 billion ahead of the expected draw on Friday, marking the highest ever prize for the prize, and the second highest lottery award in US history after the $ 1.586 billion Powerball prize paid in 2016.
The prize jumped from $ 667 million on Tuesday, when no one had won the lucky six. The draw will be held Friday at 11 pm Eastern Time (0300 GMT Saturday). Powerball holds a separate draw on Saturday for a $ 430 million lottery.
The instantaneous value of the Mega Millions prize is $ 548 million but could rise to $ 960 million to be paid for 29 years.
