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**Summary:**

Due to a lack of jackpot winners in recent weeks, the Mega Millions jackpot is soaring to an estimated $348 million for the drawing on Friday, June 27th. The cash option would be $155.5 million. The last jackpot win was on April 18th. There have been three jackpot winners in total this year. The odds of winning the jackpot are extremely slim (1 in 290,472,336), but the potential payout is attracting significant attention. Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 PM ET.

**News Article:**

**Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches Staggering $348 Million After Weeks Without a Winner**

NEW YORK, NY – June 26, 2025 – Lottery fever is gripping the nation as the Mega Millions jackpot climbs to an estimated $348 million for the drawing on Friday, June 27th. This astronomical figure is the result of several weeks without a jackpot winner, fueling excitement and long lines at lottery retailers.

The cash option for the jackpot stands at a substantial $155.5 million. This estimated amount is more than $20 million larger than the previous drawing’s jackpot of $326 million on Tuesday, June 24.

The Mega Millions has been on a “cold streak” since the last jackpot was won on April 18th, when the Ironwood Family Trust in Ohio claimed a $112 million prize ($49.3 million cash). While there have been three Mega Millions jackpot winners this year – with the others being on January 17 and March 25 for $112 million and $349 million, respectively – the current dry spell has caused the grand prize to balloon.

While the allure of instant wealth is strong, prospective players should remember that the odds of winning the jackpot are a daunting 1 in 290,472,336. The overall odds of winning any Mega Millions prize are significantly better, at 1 in 23.

Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 PM Eastern Time. Players select five white balls and one gold Mega Ball. The game offers nine ways to win prizes, ranging from $2 to the jackpot. If no one matches all six numbers, the jackpot rolls over and increases for the next drawing.

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