(NEXSTAR) — The current ... across Mega Millions and Powerball. While players in every state are vying for the same record-setting prize, not every state would offer the same payout.

But you don't get as much that way. For the current estimated $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot, the cash payout is $549.7 million, according to the website. After taxes that's about $418 ...

The most recent big Mega Millions winner was a lucky lottery ticketholder in Arizona, who struck gold on Jan. 18, winning a ...

There were no jackpot winners in this drawing, meaning the estimated grand prize for the next drawing will continue to grow.

At best, according to an analysis of the current Mega Millions jackpot by USA Mega, a grand prize winner will get about $552.5 million with the annuitized payout (30 annual payments that gradually ...

(NEXSTAR) — The current Mega Millions jackpot is rolling ... not every state would offer the same payout. Mega Millions jackpots, as well as any large lottery prize, are subject to taxes.

(NEXSTAR) — The current Mega Millions jackpot is rolling ... not every state would offer the same payout. Mega Millions jackpots, as well as any large lottery prize, are subject to taxes.

(NEXSTAR) — The current Mega Millions jackpot is rolling ... not every state would offer the same payout. Mega Millions jackpots, as well as any large lottery prize, are subject to taxes.

(NEXSTAR) — The current Mega Millions jackpot is rolling ... not every state would offer the same payout. Mega Millions jackpots, as well as any large lottery prize, are subject to taxes.

(NEXSTAR) — The current Mega Millions jackpot is rolling ... not every state would offer the same payout. Mega Millions jackpots, as well as any large lottery prize, are subject to taxes.