Mega Millions jackpot rises to $1.25B
The Mega Millions jackpot in Connecticut has reached $1 billion.
This is the third-largest jackpot in the game's history.
The last time the jackpot was won was in September 2020.
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302.5 million.
The next drawing will be on Friday, January 22.
The cash option for the $1 billion jackpot is $739.6 million.
The jackpot has been growing since September 2020.