Mega Millions resets to $50M after back‑to‑back jackpot winners
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After two jackpot hits in one week, Mega Millions resets to $50 million ahead of Friday night’s drawing.
The Mega Millions jackpot has reset to $50 million with a $22.6 million cash option ahead of Friday's drawing, after a lucky player in Ohio hit a $60 million jackpot earlier this week.
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After two jackpot hits in one week, Mega Millions resets to $50 million ahead of Friday night’s drawing.
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