The Mega Millions jackpot jumped from $900 million to $970 million Thursday, setting yet another record for the lottery prize, the Georgia Lottery said.

The jackpot has rolled over 25 times since July 27.

The previous jackpot of $900 million was the largest in the game’s history and the second-largest jackpot in U.S. history.

The next Mega Millions drawing is Friday night.

The Powerball jackpot also rose, with a new prize of $430 million. It has rolled over 19 times since Aug. 15.

No one matched all six winning numbers in Wednesday night’s drawing: 3, 64, 69, 68 and 57, with the Powerball being 15.

It was previously at $868 million after no one matched the winning numbers on Tuesday night.

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

Credit: Reed Williams/AJC