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Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow - making it the 10th largest in promotion’s history
By Dorothy Sedovic at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
(Gray News) - The Mega Millions jackpot is now the tenth-largest prize in Mega Millions history after no winner was drawn Tuesday.No ticket matched all six numbers drawn Tuesday night: 2, 4, 10, 48 and 56, and the gold Mega Ball, 22.The jackpot now stands at $672 million, with a cash option of $2...
Key takeaway No ticket matched all six numbers drawn Tuesday night: 2, 4, 10, 48 and 56, and the gold Mega Ball, 22.
Why this matters in The Nashville
As the Mega Millions jackpot grows to $672 million, Nashville residents are likely to take notice, considering the significant impact a win of this magnitude could have on the local community. A jackpot of this size could potentially change the lives of not just the winner, but also their family, friends, and even the local businesses they might choose to support. With the odds of winning at 1 in 290.4 million, it's a long shot, but the prospect of such a massive windfall is sure to generate excitement and speculation throughout the city. The fact that the last Mega Millions jackpot was won just a few months ago, on March 10, 2026, by a ticket purchased in Ohio, may also fuel the hopes of local players that a similar stroke of luck could occur in Tennessee. The next drawing on Friday will undoubtedly be closely watched by many in Nashville.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? (Gray News) - The Mega Millions jackpot is now the tenth-largest prize in Mega Millions history after no winner was drawn Tuesday.No ticket matched all six numbers drawn Tuesday night: 2, 4, 10, 48 and 56, and the gold Mega Ball, 22.The jackpot now stands at $672 million, with a cash option of $2...
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