Mega Millions jackpot balloons to $681 million after no grand prize winner

Published On Aug 31, 2024, 12:55 AM

The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has reached an estimated $681 million after no winner was declared from the previous drawing, making it the seventh-largest jackpot in the game's history. The next drawing is set for Tuesday, with a cash option of approximately $336.1 million. Previously, the jackpot was at $627 million, and it's reported that the odds of winning the grand prize are 1 in 302.5 million. The last time the jackpot was won was on June 4, when a $552 million prize was claimed in Illinois.