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Mega Millions® Climbs Closer to $1 Billion

11/12/2025 10:29:29 AM

COLUMBIA, SC (November 12, 2025) With no winner in last night’s Mega Millions® drawing, the jackpot is now closing in on $1 billion.  Friday night, the game will offer up a $965 million jackpot.

It’s the largest Mega Millions® jackpot this year and ranks as the game’s 8th largest prize ever. Tuesday night’s drawing produced more than 37,000 wins in South Carolina.

Players have until 10 p.m. on Friday to purchase a $5 ticket for the drawing at 11 p.m.

To play, you can opt for a quick pick or select five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Megaball® number from 1 to 24. There are nine prize tiers ranging from $10 to the jackpot.

Good luck, South Carolina! Please, play responsibly. Must be 18 or older to purchase a ticket.

Mega Millions® jackpot odds: 1 in 290 million. 

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