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Mega Millions jackpot soars to $680 million after no winner

A $680 million fortune awaits—but will Friday's draw finally crown a winner? One Illinois player already bagged $3 million and hasn't claimed it.

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The image shows a paper with the text "Loterie Nationale Tirage de la Première Tranche" written on it, indicating that it is a ticket for the lottery.

Mega Millions jackpot soars to $680 million after no winner

The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to a staggering $680 million after no one claimed the top prize in Tuesday's draw. The winning numbers for that night were 2

Tuesday's Mega Millions draw saw no ticket match all six numbers needed for the jackpot. As a result, the prize money has rolled over, pushing Friday's estimated jackpot to $680 million.

An Illinois player did win $3 million by matching all five white balls and activating the Power Play option. Despite this, the winner has not come forward to claim the prize. The identity of the jackpot winner from Tuesday's draw also remains unknown. Lottery officials have confirmed that no other major prizes were claimed in Illinois from that evening's drawing. The next Mega Millions draw will take place on Friday night, with players now vying for the even larger jackpot.

The unclaimed $3 million prize in Illinois remains outstanding, while the jackpot continues to grow. Friday's draw will offer the chance to win $680 million, the latest in a series of escalating prizes. Players across the country are expected to buy tickets in hopes of securing the massive reward.

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