A large Mega Hundreds of thousands lottery jackpot ballooned to US$1.02 billion ($1.47 billion) after nobody matched all six numbers to win the highest prize.
The brand new estimated jackpot would be the nation's fourth-largest lottery prize.
The jackpot has grown so massive as a result of nobody has matched the sport's six chosen numbers since April 15. After Tuesday night time's (Wednesday AEST) draw, that is 29 consecutive drawings with no large winner.
Tuesday's numbers had been: 7, 29, 60, 63, and 66 with the Mega Ball 15.
The prize is for winners who select the annuity choice, paid yearly over 30 years. Most winners go for the money choice, which for the subsequent drawing on Friday night time is an estimated US$602.5 million ($869.13 million).
The chances of profitable the jackpot are one in 302.5 million.
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Mega Hundreds of thousands is performed in 45 states in addition to Washington, DC, and the US Virgin Islands. The sport is coordinated by state lotteries.