Mega Millions is making history tonight, with the biggest jackpot the multi-state lottery game has ever seen
According to the Texas Lottery, if nobody wins tonight's Mega Millions jackpot
the new jackpot for Friday will be a jaw-dropping $868 million — the 2nd-largest jackpot of all time
Tickets will remain on sale typically until 10:45 pm Eastern Time on Friday
although players should check with a lottery retailer in their state for the exact sales cutoff time
Players are strongly advised not to wait until the last minute.
The odds of winning any of the Mega Millions prizes are 1 in 24
Mega Millions features nine different prize levels, ranging from $2 all the way up to the jackpot
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