Mega Millions jackpot surges past $1 billion

The Mega Millions prize has now grown to an estimated $1.15 billion, which could be the fifth-largest jackpot in the game's history.

Mega Millions jackpot surges past $1 billion
The next Mega Millions drawing — which has a jackpot of an estimated $1.15 billion — is on December 27.

The Mega Millions prize has now grown to an estimated $1.15 billion, which could be the fifth-largest jackpot in the game's history.

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