BOSTON (WHDH) - The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday night’s drawing has climbed to $376 million, lottery officials announced Thursday.
The cash option on the prize is said to be an estimated $256.4 million.
The drawing will be the 26th since the jackpot was last hit Sept. 21, 2021, when a $432 million jackpot was won on a ticket sold in New York.
Tickets are $2 each and can be purchased until 10:45 p.m. Friday at Mass Lottery retailers throughout the state.
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