COLUMBIA, SC (March 30, 2018) – With a $502 million jackpot on the line, Mega Millions® players are hoping this date is as lucky as it was six years ago when a $656 million prize was won.

At just over half-a-billion dollars, tonight’s jackpot ranks as the 10th largest in the nation.

The winner can elect to take the whole jackpot paid out in an annuity over 29 years or choose a one-time cash payout of $301 million.

South Carolinians looking to take a chance on the $502 million jackpot, must purchase $2 Mega Millions® tickets by 10 p.m. for the 11 p.m. drawing.

The odds of winning the jackpot are about 1 in 303 million.

Please, play responsibly.

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