COLUMBIA, SC (January
3, 2023) – The first Mega Millions®
jackpot drawing of the New Year is a whopper. Tonight someone
could win $785 MILLION and lay claim
to the fourth largest jackpot in the game’s history.
That’s a $395 million cash payout for whoever can overcome odds of 1 in 303
million.
The South Carolina Education Lottery urges players to play smart by playing
responsibly and to safeguard your prize by signing the back of your ticket.
In Friday’s drawing more than 38,000 players in South Carolina won prizes from
$2 up to $10,000. A ticket worth $10,000
was sold at the Country Store at
1800 Gold Hill Rd. in Fort Mill.
Tickets for Tuesday’s $785 million jackpot are available at lottery retailers
statewide. Tickets cost $2, and in South Carolina must be purchased by 10 p.m.
for tonight’s 11 p.m. drawing.
Good luck, South Carolina! Please Play Responsibly!
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