It is the first time since May the jackpot has been this much.
The odds of winning the jackpot are one in 176 million, according to Mega Millions. The odds of winning any Mega Millions prize is about 1 in 40.
Mega Millions is played in 38 states including New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
Mega Millions numbers are drawn every Tuesday and Friday right before Eyewitness News at 11 on Channel 7.
