Mega Millions jackpot soars to $900 million

The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to an estimated $900 million, with a cash option of $415.3 million, making it one of the largest prizes in recent memory.

Mega Millions: Winning numbers, jackpot, Halloween drawing

More than 502,000 Mega Millions-winning tickets were sold for the Oct. 28 drawing – but no one won the jackpot. That means the next drawing – set for Halloween night – jumps to more than $750 million, lottery officials said.