Jackpot skyrockets
LANSING — Michiganders in every corner of the state are hoping they are on Santa’s nice list with the Mega Millions jackpot nearing $1 billon for tomorrow night’s drawing. The current jackpot stands at $970 million with a cash value of $439.9 million.
“A Michigan Lottery player could be waking up to a stocking stuffed with cash on Christmas morning with 970 million up for grabs tomorrow night,” said Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli. “Mega Millions tickets are available at retailers and online until 10:45 p.m. on Christmas Eve, and make great gifts and party favors for the adults on your list.”
If a player wins the jackpot, it would be the fourth Mega Millions jackpot won this year. The jackpot is the seventh largest Mega Millions jackpot ever.