BySiladitya Ray,
Forbes Staff.
The Mega Millions jackpot rose to $965 million—the second biggest lottery prize of the year so far—after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Tuesday night, although the eventual winner will take home a much smaller payout after taxes and deductions.
The six numbers drawn on Tuesday night were 10, 13, 40, 42, 46, and Mega Ball 1.
If a winner emerges in the next draw, they will have a choice between taking the $965 million prize spread over 30 annual installments or a lump sum cash payout of $445.3 million—the preferred option for most winners.
