Holy jackpot! Mega Millions reaches $625 million
The Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday is worth an estimated $625 million, up $10 million from earlier in the day. Mega Millions jackpots start at $20 million and continue to increase until the jackpot is won. [RELATED: Can you increase your odds of winning a scratch off lottery jackpot?] The odds of winning Mega Millions is one in 302.5 million. Those dreaming of instant wishes should remember that the odds of winning Powerball are one in 292.2 million.