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Mega Millions jackpot at $1.35 billion for Friday night's drawing

Mega Millions jackpot at $1.35 billion before Friday drawing
Mega Millions jackpot at $1.35 billion before Friday drawing 00:26

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday night's drawing is a whopping $1.35 billion. It is the second-largest prize in the game's history.

The one-time cash payout option that most winners take is now $707.9 million.

There have now been 25 Mega Millions drawings since the jackpot was last won back on Oct. 14.

Tickets are $2 each. Drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.

The odds of winning Mega Millions are one in 302.6 million.  

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