The amazing Mega Millions jackpot is now $790M, watch

The prize money was increased by the lottery officials on Friday and

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Prize increased to $790 million for the first time in history

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It has become the fourth largest jackpot in the country

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Please note that the next drawing is on Tuesday.

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the reason why the jackpot is so big

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There was no winner in the 3 month time period of this jackpot

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Most of the players opt for the cash prize.

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Now for next Friday there will be a $464 million jackpot

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