Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $586M

A last-minute rush of ticket buying could push the Mega Millions jackpot into record territory before the drawing on Tuesday, lottery officials say. As of early Tuesday, the jackpot stood at $586 million — the second-largest in the game’s history — with a cash-payout option of $316 million. However, that number could swell as lottery players rush to buy their tickets before the deadline. As much of 70% of tickets are typically purchased the day of the drawing, Paula Otto, Virginia’s lottery director, who heads the multi-state Mega Millions game, told the Chicago Tribune . That could push the jackpot closer to the record Mega Millions haul of $656 million, which was split between winners in three states in March 2012/ Los Angeles Times . More here.

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