Mega Millions Jackpot Hits Half a Billion for Tonight’s Drawing

We’re at half a billion now.

The Mega Millions jackpot has swelled to $512 million for tonight’s drawing, making it the fifth-largest prize in the game’s 16-year history.

All it takes to win the pot is $2 for a ticket and having the odds of 1 in 302.6 million in your favor.