A lucky Mega Millions player might receive a $1.15 billion belated Christmas gift after no one won Tuesday’s jackpot.
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It would be the fifth biggest Mega Millions jackpot ever if someone wins.
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People planning to play the lottery should watch out for lottery scams. According to the Federal Trade Commission, lottery scams usually involve getting a call, email or letter saying you won a sweepstakes, lottery, or prize. Some scams may ask people to pay money to access their winnings.
Mega Millions says that no representative of the lottery would ever call, text or e-mail anyone about winning a prize. The game also notes that big jackpots draw attention from would-be scammers.
The next drawing will take place on Friday at 11 p.m. ET, with the cash value of the jackpot estimated to be $516.1 million.
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