MEGA MILLIONS JACKPOT INCREASED TO $685 MILLION
TRENTON (Dec. 30, 2022) – Due to increasing sales across the nation, the Mega Millions jackpot has been increased to a $685 million annuity. The estimated cash value is $347.8 million.
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