Mega Millions jackpot could hit $1 billion if nobody wins by Christmas Eve
December 16, 2013
Tickets are purchased by a customer Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, in Hialeah, Fla. The Mega Millions jackpot soared to $586 million on Monday amid a frenzy of ticket purchases, a jump that pushed the prize closer to the $656 million U.S. record set last year. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) ( Mega Millions Jackpot )
Mega Millions lottery tickets are printed out at the Fuel City convenience story Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, in Dallas. The Mega Millions jackpot soared to $586 million on Monday amid a frenzy of ticket purchases, a jump that pushed the prize closer to the $656 million U.S. record set last year. (AP Photo/LM Otero) ( Mega Millions Jackpot )
Energy Express assistant manager Anita Watson, right, sells a Mega Millions lottery ticket to Brian Thomason Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, in St. Louis. The Mega Millions jackpot now stands at an estimated $586 million and could rise before the next drawing set for Tuesday night. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( Mega Millions Jackpot )
Fae Montgomery, a manager at the Heritage Restaurant in Wichita, Kansas, sells a Mega Millions ticket Monday Dec. 16, 2013. The Mega Millions jackpot soared on Monday amid a frenzy of ticket purchases, a jump that pushed the prize closer to the $656 million U.S. record set last year. (AP Photo/Brian Corn) ( Mega Millions Jackpot )
Fae Montgomery, a manager at the Heritage Restaurant in Wichita, Kan., sells a Mega Millions ticket Monday Dec. 16, 2013. The Mega Millions jackpot soared on Monday amid a frenzy of ticket purchases, a jump that pushed the prize closer to the $656 million U.S. record set last year. (AP Photo/Wichita Eagle, Brian Corn) ( Mega Millions Jackpot )
A billboard shows the jackpot for Powerball and the Mega Millions prize-winning tickets Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, in Hialeah, Fla. The Mega Millions jackpot soared to $586 million on Monday amid a frenzy of ticket purchases, a jump that pushed the prize closer to the $656 million U.S. record set last year. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) ( Mega Millions Jackpot )
Anita Watson works behind a counter at Energy Express convenience store selling Mega Millions lottery tickets Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, in St. Louis. The Mega Millions jackpot now stands at an estimated $586 million with the next drawing set for Tuesday night. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( Mega Millions Jackpot )
Scott Hoormann buys two Mega Millions lottery tickets at Energy Express Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, in St. Louis. The Mega Millions jackpot now stands at an estimated $586 million with the next drawing set for Tuesday night. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( Mega Millions Jackpot )
Anita Watson works behind a counter at Energy Express convenience store selling Mega Millions lottery tickets Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, in St. Louis. The Mega Millions jackpot now stands at an estimated $586 million with the next drawing set for Tuesday night. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( Mega Millions Jackpot )
Scott Hoormann holds two Mega Millions lottery tickets he purchased at Energy Express Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, in St. Louis. The Mega Millions jackpot now stands at an estimated $586 million with the next drawing set for Tuesday night. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( Mega Millions Jackpot )
Scott Hoormann holds two Mega Millions lottery tickets he purchased at Energy Express Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, in St. Louis. The Mega Millions jackpot soared to $586 million on Monday amid a frenzy of ticket purchases, a jump that pushed the prize closer to the $656 million U.S. record set last year. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( Mega Millions Jackpot )
Anita Watson, assistant manager at Energy Express convenience store, prints out a Mega Millions lottery ticket Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, in St. Louis. The Mega Millions jackpot soared to $586 million on Monday amid a frenzy of ticket purchases, a jump that pushed the prize closer to the $656 million U.S. record set last year. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( Mega Millions Jackpot )
Mega Millions lottery tickets are sold at the Fuel City convenience story Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, in Dallas. The Mega Millions jackpot soared to $586 million on Monday amid a frenzy of ticket purchases, a jump that pushed the prize closer to the $656 million U.S. record set last year. (AP Photo/LM Otero) ( Mega Millions Jackpot )
Anita Watson, assistant manager at Energy Express convenience store, touches a screen to print out a Mega Millions lottery ticket Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, in St. Louis. The Mega Millions jackpot soared to $586 million on Monday amid a frenzy of ticket purchases, a jump that pushed the prize closer to the $656 million U.S. record set last year. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( Mega Millions Jackpot )
Energy Express assistant manager Anita Watson, right, sells a Mega Millions lottery ticket to Brian Thomason Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, in St. Louis. The Mega Millions jackpot soared to $586 million on Monday amid a frenzy of ticket purchases, a jump that pushed the prize closer to the $656 million U.S. record set last year. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( Mega Millions Jackpot )
Mega Millions lottery tickets are sold at the Fuel City convenience story Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, in Dallas. The Mega Millions jackpot soared to $586 million on Monday amid a frenzy of ticket purchases, a jump that pushed the prize closer to the $656 million U.S. record set last year. (AP Photo/LM Otero) ( Mega Millions Jackpot )
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot amount is displayed on a screen at the Fuel City convenience story Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, in Dallas. The Mega Millions jackpot soared to $586 million on Monday amid a frenzy of ticket purchases, a jump that pushed the prize closer to the $656 million U.S. record set last year. (AP Photo/LM Otero) ( Mega Millions Jackpot )
John Hollis shows off his Mega Millions lottery ticket he purchased at the Fuel City convenience story Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, in Dallas. The Mega Millions jackpot soared to $586 million on Monday amid a frenzy of ticket purchases, a jump that pushed the prize closer to the $656 million U.S. record set last year. (AP Photo/LM Otero) ( Mega Millions Jackpot )
Karen Rodriguez prints out a Mega Millions lottery ticket at the Fuel City convenience story Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, in Dallas. The Mega Millions jackpot soared to $586 million on Monday amid a frenzy of ticket purchases, a jump that pushed the prize closer to the $656 million U.S. record set last year. (AP Photo/LM Otero) ( Mega Millions Jackpot )