Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $290 Million
Tickets Sold In 11 States
The jackpot has risen to $290 million since Tuesday's drawing, which did not produce a winner.The jackpot is a record for Mega Millions. The drawing will be broadcast live from New York's Times Square Friday night at 11 p.m., Eastern Time. The Maryland Lottery director says drawings will continue to originate from the Big Apple until there's a winner. Mega Millions tickets are sold in Ohio, Michigan, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia and Washington.- June 30, 2004: No Winner In Mega Millions Drawing
- June 29, 2004: Heavy Ticket Sales Push Mega Millions Jackpot Higher
- June 16, 2004: Mega Millions Jackpot Increases To $121 Million
- January 9, 2004: Cleveland Woman Charged In Mega Millions Fiasco
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