Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $970M as drawing approaches

Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $970M as drawing approaches

<p>The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to $970 million, inching ever-closer to the $1 billion mark.</p>

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Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $970M as drawing approaches

<p>The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to $970 million, inching ever-closer to the $1 billion mark.</p>

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