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Mega Millions jackpot reaches 11th $600 million drawing
By CBS affiliate at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
The Mega Millions jackpot is back above the $600 million mark.Nobody won Tuesday nights drawing, sending the jackpot to an estimated $604 million for Fridays drawing.The lump-sum cash option is estimated at about $266 million.RELATED STORY | Changes are coming to the Mega Millions lottery. Here's...
Key takeaway Here's what to knowThis is only the 11th time the Mega Millions jackpot has topped $600 million since the game began in 2002.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Mega Millions jackpot is back above the $600 million mark.Nobody won Tuesday nights drawing, sending the jackpot to an estimated $604 million for Fridays drawing.The lump-sum cash option is estimated at about $266 million.RELATED STORY | Changes are coming to the Mega Millions lottery. Here's...
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