Kids & Family

Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $636 Million

Drawing could be the second largest in Mega Millions history.

Tuesday's Mega Millions jackpot has jumped to $636 million, up more than $80 million fromΒ Monday's projections.Β 

No one took home Friday night’s Mega Millions jackpot of $425 million, making Tuesday night’s drawingΒ the second largest Mega Millions jackpot in history and the fourth-largest jackpot ever in the country, according to lottery officials.Β 

The largest jackpot on record was $656 million on March 30, 2012.Β It’s been more than two months since someone hit Mega Millions.

The current cash sum of the updated jackpot isΒ $341.2 million before taxes.Β Tickets for tonight’sΒ 11 p.m.Β Mega MillionsΒ drawing may be purchased untilΒ 10:45 p.m.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Deer Park-North Babylon