The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an estimated $565 million for Tuesday night's drawing.
The record Mega Millions prize is $1.536 billion, sold in Oct. 2018.
The increase ahead of Tuesday night’s 11 p.m. EST drawing makes the jackpot the sixth-largest in the game's history.
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Before rushing out to spend $2 on a ticket, keep in mind that the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are a staggering 1 in 302.5 million.
The $565 million prize is for players who get their winnings through an annuity, paid annually over 29 years. Nearly all winners take the cash option, which for Tuesday's drawing is an estimated $293.6 million.
Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The game is overseen by state lottery officials.
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