Mega Millions $977 Million Jackpot Drawing

The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has grown to an estimated $977 million, making it the 10th largest in U.S. lottery history. The odds of winning are 1 in 302.6 million, and the actual cash payout would be around $461 million after taxes. Lottery officials advise playing for fun and dreaming a little, but not with the expectation of getting rich.