The Mega Millions Jackpot raised $355 Million for September 30 Drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot raised to $355 million for the September 30 drawing.

On July 29, an extraordinary $1.337 billion Mega Millions® reward was won in Illinois, and the jackpot excitement is beginning to rise again.

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white balls 8, 14, 24, 43, and 51, as well as gold Mega Ball 9

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For the next drawing on Friday, September 30, the jackpot is expected to be $355 million ($183.6 million cash).

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Last Monday, an Illinois partnership claimed the second-largest Mega Millions prize in history, which was won in late July.

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This was the sixth jackpot won this year, with previous winners coming from Tennessee, Minnesota, New York, and California.

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These grand prizes have been won in 12 different states throughout the country: Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

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The Mega Millions jackpot raised to $355 million for the September 30 drawing.

The Mega Millions jackpot raised to $355 million for the September 30 drawing.

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On July 29, an extraordinary $1.337 billion Mega Millions® reward was won in Illinois, and the jackpot excitement is beginning to rise again.

credit:gettyimages

white balls 8, 14, 24, 43, and 51, as well as gold Mega Ball 9

credit:gettyimages

For the next drawing on Friday, September 30, the jackpot is expected to be $355 million ($183.6 million cash).

credit:gettyimages

Last Monday, an Illinois partnership claimed the second-largest Mega Millions prize in history, which was won in late July.

credit:gettyimages

This was the sixth jackpot won this year, with previous winners coming from Tennessee, Minnesota, New York, and California.

credit:gettyimages

These grand prizes have been won in 12 different states throughout the country: Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

credit:gettyimages