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by Bobby Corser
SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $965 million, the largest since Christmas 2024, Oregon Lottery officials said.
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On December 27, 2024, the Mega Millions hit $1.269 billion, the fifth largest of all time.
“We always see interest and excitement build when our jackpot games grow into record territory,” said Tina Erickson, Oregon Lottery’s product manager. “It’s fun to see players across Oregon win prizes and boost our support of state programs.”
Officials say Friday’s jackpot is the 8th largest Mega Millions jackpot in history.
Since the jackpot began its current run on June 28, Oregon has seen 654,567 winners and more than $4.3 million in total winnings.
“To date, Oregon’s biggest Mega Millions win was a $4 million prize claimed on July 29, 2024 purchased in King City,” Oregon Lottery said in a press release.
In 2024, Beaverton resident Cheng "Charlie" Saephan won a Powerball jackpot worth $1.3 billion. It's Oregon's highest prize ever won.
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