CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday’s drawing has climbed to $625 million, marking only the 11th time in the game's history that the top prize has surpassed the $600 million mark. The cash value is estimated at $288.8 million.

The upcoming drawing on Friday will be the 32nd in the current jackpot run, putting the prize just under $50 million shy of breaking into the game's all-time top 10 jackpots.

“This has been quite a show for jackpot games recently,” Acting Director David Bradley said. “We are six months into the new game change, and with the built-in multiplier for prize payouts, Mega Millions has really become an exciting game to watch. For those playing, as always, we want you to play responsibly.”

In April 2025, the game changed to a $5 ticket, whi

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