(FOX BUSINESS) – If someone nabs the more than $1 billion Mega Millions lottery jackpot Friday, it will mark the fourth largest U.S. lottery prize in history. It will also mark the third-largest Mega Millions lottery jackpot.
The pot rose to $1.02 billion after no one matched all six winning numbers during Tuesday's drawing.
Friday's drawing will be the 30th drawing for the jackpot, which has grown exponentially since April 15. According to lottery officials, Mega Millions lottery jackpots start at $20 million and grow based on game sales and interest rates.
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