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What happens if you win Mega Millions' $970M jackpot?
Odds currently at one in 302.5 million
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Mega Millions bet cards are shown at the Corner Market, Wednesday in Lyndhurst, Ohio. The estimated jackpot for Friday's drawing would be the second-largest lottery prize in U.S. history with a jackpot estimated to exceed $900 million. - photo by Associated Press
DES MOINES, Iowa — Despite the terrible odds — one in 302.5 million for those keeping score at home — someone will eventually match all six numbers and win the Mega Millions jackpot, which now stands at $970 million. It could happen as soon as Friday night, when the next drawing is held.
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