TRENTON (Oct. 16, 2018) – Tonight’s Mega Millions jackpot has been increased to $667 million, the largest Mega Millions jackpot in history, and the third highest jackpot for all North American games! The estimated cash value is $380 million. Additionally, Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot is at $345 million, driving the total for both jackpots to over $1 billion! The estimated cash value for the Powerball jackpot is $199 million.

New Jersey Lottery Acting Executive Director James Carey is urging players to get in the game for a chance to win one of these historic jackpot prizes. This $667 million jackpot is the largest that we’ve ever seen for Mega Millions, making these busy days for our retailers and exciting ones for our players. Buy your tickets early and avoid what are sure to be some long lines later tonight and through tomorrow.

Playing the lottery is a form of entertainment and so players are urged to keep in mind the importance of playing responsibly!

The current Mega Millions jackpot has been increasing since it was won in California on July 24th. The current Powerball jackpot has been on the rise since being won in New York on Aug. 11th.

Tonight’s $667 million Mega Millions drawing will be held at 11:00 pm. All New Jersey Lottery Mega Millions tickets must be purchased before 10:45 pm to participate in the drawing. The $345 million Powerball drawing will be held on Wednesday, October 17th at 10:59 pm.