Mega Millions’ $421M jackpot is fifth largest

The Mega Millions jackpot is $421 million for Friday night's drawing.

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The Mega Millions jackpot is $421 million for Friday night's drawing.



UPDATED [11:12 p.m.]: The winning Mega Millions numbers are 4, 8, 23, 53, and 59. The gold Mega Ball number is 17.

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The jackpot for Friday night’s Mega Millions drawing is $421 million, the fifth-largest prize in its history, lottery officials said.

The jackpot has rolled over 21 times since Jan. 9.

A jackpot winner could choose an annuity prize that would be paid out as one immediate payment followed by 29 annual graduated payments. Or the winner could take the cash option, which is about $250 million.

Powerball, which has its next drawing Saturday night, is at $54 million.

Both drawings can be seen at 11 p.m., right before the Channel 2 Action News Nighbeat.

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