ATLANTA — Imagine an end of the year bonus of $1.2 billion. That could be yours with a little luck in Friday’s Mega Millions drawing.
The jackpot is up to $1.2 billion, making it the fifth-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history.
If the winner chooses a cash payout, they’ll get over $516.1 million.
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There have been 29 consecutive drawings since someone won the Mega Millions jackpot on September 10 when the jackpot was $810 million.
You can catch the Mega Millions drawing LIVE just before WSB Tonight at 11 p.m. on Channel 2 each Tuesday and Friday.
In Georgia, winners have 180 days from the draw date to claim their prizes. The most recent jackpot winner from Georgia was the $478.2 million Powerball jackpot in October.
The Georgia Lottery Corp. has made significant contributions to the state’s educational programs, returning over $28.3 billion since its inception.
More than 2.1 million students have benefited from HOPE scholarships, and over 2 million 4-year-olds have participated in the voluntary prekindergarten program statewide.
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