The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to an estimated $1 billion, as the second-largest lottery prize in U.S. lottery history gets even bigger.
Lottery officials increased the grand prize just hours ahead of the Friday night drawing from $970 million.
The odds of winning the jackpot are one in 302.5 million.
The prize has grown so large because no one has hit the jackpot since July 24th.
The $1 billion prize refers to the annuity option.
Most winners opt for cash, which for Friday night’s drawing would be $565 million.
