News Release Nebraska Lottery
LINCOLN, Neb.-The Mega Millions jackpot has been growing for almost three months. Because of the high jackpot, the Nebraska Lottery reminds customers to play responsibly.
The Mega Millions jackpot starts at $20 million and continues to grow each drawing until it is won. There have been 24 consecutive drawings since April 19 without a jackpot winner. This run has grown the estimated jackpot for the Tuesday, July 12 drawing to $440 million or $247.8 million with the cash option selected.
The largest Mega Millions jackpot on record occurred in October 2018 when one winner in South Carolina won a $1.537 billion jackpot.