Lincoln, NE – August 29, 2024 – The Mega Millions jackpot has been growing for over two months. Because of the high jackpot, the Nebraska Lottery reminds customers to set spending and time limits.

A string of drawings without a jackpot winner has grown the estimated Mega Millions jackpot to its highest level since May. There have been 24 consecutive drawings since June 7 without a jackpot winner. This run has grown the estimated jackpot for the Friday, August 30 drawing to $627 million or $309.1 million with the cash option selected. This is the 9th largest jackpot in the history of the game.

The jackpot run has produced some large Nebraska winners.

• A $10,000 Mega Millions winning ticket for the July 12 drawing was sold at Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh, 1030 W 25th St, South Sioux City.
• A $10,000 Mega Millions winning ticket for the July 30 drawing was sold at Mega Saver, 10780 Q Street, Omaha

The largest Mega Millions jackpot on record occurred in August 2023 when one ticket was sold in Florida for a $1.602 billion jackpot.