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Mega Millions grows to $244 million

By George Mathis
March 19, 2011

There was no single winner in Friday night's drawing of the $201 Mega Millions lottery Friday night.

The jackpot Tuesday will increase to $244, according to the Georgia Lottery. A single winner that chose a lump sum payout would take home about $155 million before taxes.

The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing were: 14-33-34-54-56, Mega Ball: 37. Twelve players matched the first five numbers for a $250,000 prize, including one from Georgia.

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George Mathis has worked in the AJC newsroom since 1999 in a variety of roles including editing local news, blogger and columnist.

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