Mega Millions jackpot hits $1 billion

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The Mega Millions jackpot is now valued at $1 billion, with a drawing Friday at 10 p.m.

The Power Ball jackpot is $20 million with the next drawing Saturday at 9:59 p.m.

The Mississippi Lottery Corporation completed its December transfer Jan. 19 of $9,828,078.61 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury. This brings the total net proceeds for Fiscal Year 2021 to $51,453,200.15.