Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to $604 Million After No Winning Ticket

The Mega Millions jackpot is back above the half-billion-dollar mark after no ticket matched all six numbers in Tuesday night's drawing.

The jackpot for Friday's drawing has now grown to an estimated $604 million, with a cash option of about $266 million, according to lottery officials.

The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot remain extremely slim at roughly 1 in 290 million.

Lottery officials expect ticket sales to increase significantly as the jackpot continues to grow, with prizes topping half a billion dollars typically attracting more players hoping to win the life-changing payout.