Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $900 Million

The Mega Millions jackpot soared to an estimated $900 million on Tuesday after no ticket matched all six numbers in Friday night's drawing, marking the longest streak without a winner in the game's history.

The drawing on November 7 featured winning numbers 16, 21, 23, 48, 70 and Mega Ball 5. That prize, valued at $843 million with a cash option of $391.7 million, represented the eighth-largest jackpot since Mega Millions began in 2002. No one claimed it, pushing the rollover count to 38 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner. The last winner was an anonymous ticket holder in Burgess, Virginia, on June 27, who took home $348 million and opted for the $155.6 million lump sum. The winner told officials they planned to buy a zero-radius riding lawn mower.

Tuesday's drawing in Atlanta at 11 p.m. Eastern Time offers the massive prize, with a cash value of $415.3 million before taxes. Players in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands can purchase $5 tickets until one to two hours before the draw, depending on state rules. To win, participants select five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball from 1 to 24, or use Quick Pick. Matching all six yields the...