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Mega Millions jackpot grows again, hitting $970 million

The Mega Millions jackpot has rolled over 25 times since July 27.
The Mega Millions jackpot has rolled over 25 times since July 27.
By J.D. Capelouto
Oct 18, 2018

The Mega Millions jackpot jumped from $900 million to $970 million Thursday, setting yet another record for the lottery prize, the Georgia Lottery said.

The jackpot has rolled over 25 times since July 27.

The previous jackpot of $900 million was the largest in the game’s history and the second-largest jackpot in U.S. history.

The next Mega Millions drawing is Friday night.

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The Powerball jackpot also rose, with a new prize of $430 million. It has rolled over 19 times since Aug. 15.

No one matched all six winning numbers in Wednesday night’s drawing: 3, 64, 69, 68 and 57, with the Powerball being 15.

It was previously at $868 million after no one matched the winning numbers on Tuesday night.

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J.D. is a local news reporter covering intown Atlanta and Atlanta City Hall for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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