Tonight's Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to $363 Million

Mega Millions sales have outpaced the forecast, so officials have increased the estimated jackpot for tonight's drawing from $356 million to $363 million.

The estimated jackpot is based on sales up to the time of the drawing. "So the adjusted jackpot is an indication that Mega Millions players from coast to coast are feeling the excitement," Mega Millions officials said in a press release. 

This is the third-largest prize in the multi-state lottery's history, behind a $390 million jackpot in 2007 and $380-million jackpot in 2011, according to www.megamillions.com.

This jackpot has been growing since Jan. 24, when Mega Millions had its most recent jackpot winner.

The odds of winning the jackpot are approximately one in 176 million. The odds of winning any of the Mega Millions prizes are approximately 1 in 40.