Mega Millions officials say that Friday’s estimated jackpot is $940 million. The drawing will be held at 8 p.m., with final ticket sales being accepted until 7:45 p.m.
Near Skid Row, immigrant family realizes ‘dream’ with little shop — then sells $1-billion Powerball ticket
Flanked by fabric shops and stores displaying elaborate quinceañera dresses, a frenzy buzzed at the downtown Los Angeles store where the ticket to a $1-billion Powerball jackpot was sold. A victory would net the winner either a one-time cash payout of $472 million or the option for a 30-year annuity. Once a winner is declared, they’ll have 60 days to decide how they’d likeIf no winner is announced, the jackpot will carry over a 29th consecutive time and the grand prize will likely go past $1 billion. The last Mega Millions jackpot was claimed on April 18.About 95% of all money raised for lotteries goes back to California public schools.
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