Mega Millions jackpot hits $540 million for Friday drawing

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Mega Millions jackpot has increased to $540 million, as brisk ticket sales fuel the estimated jackpot for Friday’s drawing.
Paula Otto is executive director of the Virginia Lottery and lead director for Mega Million. She says sales leading up to Friday’s drawing have exceeded expectations resulting in the jackpot adjustment.
Friday’s drawing will be the 35th since Mega Millions had a winner — the longest rollover stretch in the game&rsquo