WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to $640 million, with the drawing set for tonight, marking the ninth-largest prize in the game's history.
This significant jackpot comes after a long stretch without a winner since June, prompting many hopefuls to purchase tickets in anticipation of Friday night's drawing.
The estimated cash value for the winner is nearly $320 million. "I'd probably go to a local Audi dealership, buy an R8, and then go for a road trip," said Sam Cohen of West Springfield, expressing his dreams if he wins the jackpot. "I'd give back to the community a little bit; we got some pretty bad roads here, pretty bad speed bumps, try to take care of that a little bit."
The Mega Millions drawing tonight has captured the attention of many, as the

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