Feeling lucky? Lottery players will have another shot today at a Mega Millions jackpot that has reached $530 million, the eighth-largest in the game's history.
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A flurry of lottery ticket sales ahead of Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing has pushed the estimated jackpot up to a whopping $555 million. The prize makes it the fifth largest jackpot in Mega Millions history. Earlier Tuesday, the jackpot was estimated to be worth $530 million, the eighth highest prize amount.The $555 million jackpot is for an annuity option, paid over 30 years. Winners almost always opt for cash prizes, which for Mega Millions would be $$316.9 million cash.
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