Mega Millions: Things to know before you play

Countless people who bought lottery tickets last week hoped they would win the Mega Millions jackpot which was above $400 million. There were no winners Friday night, and the prize will rise above........»»

The last jackpot winner was nine weeks ago and won $142 million......»»

The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in more than 302 million. You have a better chance at all these other extraordinary things......»»

Winning more than a half-billion dollars would come with life-changing, major decisions. Here's what you should do right off the bat if you end up with a windfall......»»

If you win the top prize in either drawing this week, be prepared to make several major decisions that set the course for navigating your sudden windfall......»»

Lottery winners need to avoid the endless temptations that can rob them of their new-found wealth. That's why we have created a self-help lesson of 12 things not to do if you win the lottery......»»

Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images The Mega Millions jackpot has reached a record high of $848 million. That's life-changing cash. Just for fun, check out some of the over-the-top luxuries a winner,.....»»

Research suggests there’s a tipping point where high earners spend more on lottery tickets than more than low earners......»»

Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images The Mega Millions jackpot is at a record-high ahead of Friday night's drawing: $970 million, with a.....»»

Friday's Mega Millions jackpot has hit $1 billion. If you're deciding what you'd do with that kind of money, CNBC Make It has done some of research for you, from the world's most expensive whiskey to a trip to space......»»

There soon will be some new rather filthy rich people in America. There have been no Mega Millions jackpot winners since July 24, so the jackpot will be at least $1.6 billion for Tuesday’s........»»

The Mega Millions jackpot on Saturday skyrocketed to a record-breaking $1.6 billion. Here's some of the most ridiculous things you could buy with that amount of money......»»

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It is no secret that winning the lottery has become the new version of the American Dream. While the odds of winning are lower than the odds of being struck by lightning on a sunny day, it’s........»»

Wealthy people tend to jump in when the jackpot hits $1 billion......»»

Between the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots, there's a combined $2.2 billion up for grabs. If you win, here's some things you m.....»»

From a mega-mansion and a private island to a jet and NHL team here are some of the most amazing things you can buy with your .....»»

At least one ticket matches the winning numbers for the $1.6 billion lottery. According to Reuters One ticket sold in South Carolina matched all six numbers in the Mega Millions lottery draw on........»»

Millions of dollars are in play under the plan, which is designed to help with soaring insurance rates......»»

Have you ever been running late to your dinner reservation, working late night shifts, living a little too far from the convenience store or simply not in the mood to leave the comfort of your couch and missed out on participating in one of the mega j.....»»