Mega Millions jackpot increases to estimated $893 million
As the excitement continues to grow over big jackpots, the Mega Millions group has increased the jackpot to an estimated $893 million in advance of the drawing tonight, Tuesday, March 19.
The estimated cash value for the drawing tonight is $421.4 million. This will be the 29th drawing in the current jackpot run and the 6th largest Mega Millions jackpot in the game’s history. The jackpot was last hit Dec. 8 for $394 million.
The Powerball® jackpot for Wednesday, March 20, is an estimated $687 million, with an estimated cash value of $327.3 million. This is the fourth time both advertised jackpots have surpassed $500 million simultaneously. The other times occurred in 2018, 2021 and 2023.
The Mississippi Match 5 jackpot for tonight is an estimated $54,000.