Mega Millions jackpot swells to $900 million, eighth largest in history – DeSoto County News

                        Your Source for Desoto County News                      <br>                        <svg class="cm-icon cm-icon--bars" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M21 19H3a1 1 0 0 1 0-2h18a1 1 0 0 1 0 2Zm0-6H3a1 1 0 0 1 0-2h18a1 1 0 0 1 0 2Zm0-6H3a1 1 0 0 1 0-2h18a1 1 0 0 1 0 2Z"></path></svg>                      <svg class="cm-icon cm-icon--x-mark" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="0 0 24 24"><path d="m13.4 12 8.3-8.3c.4-.4.4-1 0-1.4s-1-.4-1.4 0L12 10.6 3.7 2.3c-.4-.4-1-.4-1.4 0s-.4 1 0 1.4l8.3 8.3-8.3 8.3c-.4.4-.4 1 0 1.4.2.2.4.3.7.3s.5-.1.7-.3l8.3-8.3 8.3 8.3c.2.2.5.3.7.3s.5-.1.7-.3c.4-.4.4-1 0-1.4L13.4 12z"></path></svg>                 <br><strong>JACKSON, Miss. </strong> — The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to an estimated $900 million for Tuesday night’s drawing, making it the eighth-largest prize in the game&#8217;s history.<br>The drawing, scheduled for 10 p.m. Central time on Nov. 11, follows a recent billion-dollar Powerball run that concluded in September. The surge toward $1 billion marks only the third time the Mega Millions prize has reached this level since the record $1.602 billion jackpot was won in Florida on Aug. 8, 2023.<br>Lottery officials estimate the cash value for Tuesday’s grand prize at $415.3 million. If a winner matches all six numbers, they can choose between the lump-sum cash option or the full $900 million annuity, paid out over 30 years.<br>Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday.<br>The lottery excitement is not limited to one game. Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot is an estimated $512 million, carrying an estimated cash value of $239.1 million. The jackpot for Lotto America is an estimated $6.8 million, with a cash value of $3.17 million.<br>Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates and high school football play-by-play on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.<br><br><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxOQ0o5eW1jMVNIMTBQUDBaTVBYVGpUOFJ3QmllckgxenlVaW1XUUxCTnVMbHhYT21yWHZCcnQtZThIQkc3Rl9pX19FTTNIdUxaLVJKTzBiV1dFbU5PdTNXYzZaYmZJa1c5Y2NCOXFzSEdpTS1tTkZ2UWhET3hQMjRGVTJheDhURlF2MzE2cEZCUDBwZGhrSnpPVDhSSFpWQzFidmduWng1YzdRalpHczRZVUg4MmlCbUU?oc=5">source</a>