Due to high sales, the Mega Millions® Lotto game have increased the estimated jackpot amount for the Friday, July 29 drawing to $1.28 billion or $747.2 million with the cash option selected.
Because of the high Mega Millions jackpot, the Nebraska Lottery encourages customers to play within their means.
“It’s important for Nebraska Lottery players to remember that no matter how large the jackpot is, the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302 million,” said Lottery Director Brian Rockey. “Your odds of winning remain the same, regardless of how many tickets are purchased or how many people play.” If you or someone you know has a problem with compulsive gambling, free help is available at problemgambling.nebraska.gov.