Middletown, PA – Another day, another boost in the Mega Millions® jackpot: tonight’s grand prize was increased today to a $522 million annuity value or a $308.1 million cash prize, thanks to continued strong ticket sales.
 
On Monday, the jackpot was raised to a $512 million annuity or $303 million cash. After the Friday, July 20, drawing, the jackpot had rolled to a $493 million annuity value or $296 million cash. For that drawing, a Pennsylvania Lottery Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million was sold at a Giant Food Store in Aston, Delaware County.
 
This jackpot has been growing since a $142 million prize was won in Ohio on May 4, 2018.
 
Pennsylvania has sold two jackpot-winning Mega Millions tickets since joining the game in 2010:
 

• The first was a $149 million annuity value prize for the May 20, 2014, drawing. A Pittsburgh man claimed the cash prize of $86.7 million.
• The second was a $91.8 million annuity value jackpot for the July 21, 2015, drawing. The $68.8 million cash prize was claimed by a Virginia man.

 
In Pennsylvania, Mega Millions tickets are sold until 9:59 p.m. on drawing nights. A ticket costs $2.
 
Pool Play forms are found at palottery.com for the convenience of players who are pooling ticket purchases with their friends, which is a fun way to play responsibly.  
 
Mega Millions is played in 44 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Visit palottery.com for details on how to play Mega Millions.
 
About Us: The Pennsylvania Lottery remains the only state lottery to direct all proceeds to programs that benefit older residents. Since ticket sales began in 1972, it has contributed $28 billion to fund property tax and rent rebates, transportation, care services, prescription assistance, and local services including senior centers and meals. 
 
Players must be 18 or older. Please play responsibly. Call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) for help with a compulsive gambling problem.
 
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