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Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $1 Billion

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The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $1 billion, marking the fourth-largest jackpot in the game's history. 

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Friday's drawing produced unmatched winning numbers, continuing a 29-drawing trend since the last jackpot-winner was announced on April 18. 

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The current jackpot stands at an estimated $1.05 billion, with a cash option of $527.9 million. 

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This amount qualifies as the fourth-largest grand prize in Mega Millions history, tied with a jackpot awarded in Jan. 2021. 

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The jackpot has steadily grown since April, with a ticketholder in New York matched all six numbers to win a $20-million prize. 

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A total of 46 players have won second-tier prizes worth $1 million or more since the last jackpot was won. 

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Friday night's drawing produced five second-tier winners, including one in Arizona, California, New York, and two in Pennsylvania. 

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One of the winning ticketholders in Pennsylvania had also purchased the Megaplier option, which multiplied Friday's winnings by five times, making that ticket worth $5 million. 

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The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 1.

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