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No Winner in Friday's Mega Millions Draw; Jackpot Now $550M

That's right: More than half a billion dollars.

There was no winner in Friday's Mega Millions drawing. The jackpot has grown to $550 million.

That's right. More than half a billion dollars.

The jackpot for Friday's drawing had been $400 million, but because so many tickets were sold, the jackpot size was increased to $425 million just before the drawing.

While $550 million won't make you among the richest 400 people in America, you will be richer than, for example:


At $550 million, this stands to be the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot in history.

The largest Mega Millions jackpot was $656 million, and was split between three winning tickets in March 2012.

Mega Millions, a multi-state lottery game, is drawn on Tuesday and Friday nights. The next drawing is Tuesday, Dec. 17.

Will you be buying a ticket? Tell us in the comments below!

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