Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot raised to 1 billion; largest in game’s history

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ)- Tonight’s Mega Millions jackpot has been raised to $1 billion.

This is the largest in the game’s history and the 2nd largest in U.S. history.

The official Mega Millions jackpot estimate as of 11:30 a.m. October 19, 2018, for the drawing to be held October 19, 2018, has been raised to $1.00billion ($565.6 million cash).