Mega Millions jackpot hits $458M for Feb. 27. See winning numbers.
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The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $458 million. Find out the winning numbers for Friday's drawing and how to play.
The Mega Millions jackpot is climbing again ahead of the Friday, Feb. 27 drawing, now reaching $458 million, or $212.4 million for anyone who chooses the cash option.
If someone hits the jackpot Friday night, they'll have a big decision to make: take a one-time lump-sum payout or receive an immediate payment followed by annual checks, each 5% larger than the previous year.
Not every state has shared in the Mega Millions luck. According to the lottery, only 28 out of the 45 participating states have produced a jackpot winner. The largest prize in the game's history was won in Florida in 2023, when a single ticket claimed $1.602 billion.
The states with the most Mega Millions jackpot winners are New York, California, New Jersey, Ohio and Michigan.
With that in mind, here is what to know about Friday’s drawing.
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