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Mega Millions jackpot reaches $454 million

By Raisa Habersham
July 6, 2016

UPDATE: Tuesday night's winning Mega Millions numbers were 29, 64, 46, 53, and 73. The golden mega ball number was 10.

ORIGINAL STORY:Lottery players have another chance at winning the Mega Millions jackpot Tuesday.

Friday’s drawing yielded no winners, raising the jackpot to $454 million, Georgia Lottery officials said.

The jackpot did have a few winners. Two winning tickets worth $5,000 were sold in Palmetto and Manchester. Another winning ticket worth $10,000 was sold in Rome.

The jackpot has rolled over 33 times since March 11. One person won $157 million in Washington.

A single winner has the option to get a lump sum or 29 annual graduated payments. They can also take the cash option worth $319 million.

Mega Millions lottery proceeds benefit Georgia education programs, including pre-K programs and the HOPE scholarship.

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Raisa Habersham is the Intown Atlanta hyperlocal reporter for The Atlanta-Journal Constitution.

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