Mega Millions jackpot rises upto $785 million after no big winner

After no one matched all winning numbers in Friday’s drawing, the jackpot continued to rise upto $785 million for next drawing on Tuesday Jan.3.

The winning numbers for Friday's drawing were: 1, 3, 6, 44, 51 and gold Mega Ball 7.

The estimated $785 million prize is for a winner who chooses to be paid through an annuity, with annual checks over 29 years. Nearly all winners opt for cash, which for the next drawing would be an estimated $395 million.

Mega Millions is an American multi-jurisdictional lottery game and it is offered in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Mega Millions is drawn at 11 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday and Friday evenings, including holidays.