COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– With no winner in Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing, the jackpot is now closing in on $1 billion.

Officials say on Friday night, the game will offer up a $965 million jackpot.

It’s the largest Mega Millions jackpot this year and ranks as the game’s 8th largest prize ever.

Tuesday night’s drawing produced more than 37,000 wins in South Carolina, according to SC Lottery.

Players have until 10 p.m. on Friday to purchase a $5 ticket for the drawing at 11 p.m.

To play, you can opt for a quick pick or select five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Megaball number from 1 to 24.

There are nine prize tiers ranging from $10 to the jackpot.

Mega Millions jackpot odds: 1 in 290 million

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