Mega Millions Jackpot Jumps to $377 Million for Tomorrow Night's Drawing
The New Hampshire Lottery is expecting the New Hampshire Mega Millions jackpot to climb to $377 million for tomorrow night's drawing. The one-time cash payout is projected to increase to $225.7 million. The $377 million jackpot would be the ninth-largest Mega Millions jackpot on record. (Estimated jackpot amounts are determined before taxes are withheld.)
"While we are still waiting for the weather to warm up, Mega Millions is on fire with a $377 million jackpot," said Charlie McIntyre, executive director of the New Hampshire Lottery. "Players are racing to retailers to get in tomorrow night's drawing. Here's hoping a lucky New Hampshire player picks a big winner to become our newest multimillionaire and our first Mega Millions jackpot winner!"
The Mega Millions drawing results from Friday, March 16, were: 1-13-26-33-52 MB-11 with a Megaplier of 3.
The largest Mega Millions jackpot in history was $656 million, which three winners from Kansas, Illinois and Maryland shared in March 2012. This current $377 million Mega Millions jackpot has been growing since January 5, when a lucky Florida player claimed a $451 million prize.
Mega Millions drawings are held Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00 PM and tickets are on sale until 9:50 PM Tuesday.