Mega Millions jackpot in US soars to $640m with no winner 

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the Mega Millions jackpot in the US has soared to $640 million after no winner was drawn on Friday, September 23, 2023.

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This is the seventh-largest jackpot in the game's history.

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The next Mega Millions drawing will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.

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Tickets can be purchased in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302.6 million, but that doesn't stop people from playing.

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The huge jackpot has generated a lot of interest, and sales are expected to be high for the next drawing.

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If someone wins the jackpot, they will have the choice of receiving the prize in an annuity paid out over 29 years, or a lump sum payment of an estimated $328 million.

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Most jackpot winners choose the lump sum payment.

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Whether or not you win the jackpot, even playing Mega Millions can be a fun way to dream about what you would do with a sudden windfall.

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So if you're feeling lucky, pick up a ticket for the next drawing!

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