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Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $800M | Jersey News
Mega Millions is heating up with an estimated $800 million jackpot—the 10th largest in history—and could hit a billion by September if no one claims it. The cash option? Roughly $344 million before taxes, but that number shrinks fast after federal and state taxes. With odds of 1 in 295 million, millions are still buying tickets fueled by the dream of overnight riches. So far, over 10 million tickets have won smaller prizes, and while the Mid-Atlantic region has a track record of big wins, the grand prize remains unclaimed. Tonight’s drawing could change everything—or just keep the jackpot…
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