Mega Millions jackpot rises to $512 million
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Updated: Jul. 23, 2018 at 1:10 PM CDT
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (KFVS) - The Mega Millions jackpot is now over $500 million.
The winner of Tuesday's drawing could earn up to $512 million, the fifth largest in Mega Millions history. The cash option is $303 million.
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"It's always so much fun when the jackpots grow, but I want to remind everyone to play responsibly," said May Scheve Reardon, executive director for the Missouri Lottery. "It only takes one ticket to win."
Missouri players have until 8:59 p.m. Tuesday night to purchase Mega Millions tickets.
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