Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $500 Million

Columbia, SC (WOLO)– The Mega Millions jackpot has rocketed to a record $500 million dollars! Lottery officials say ticket sales in the state have been brisk as the jackpot has continued to climb each week. If anyone wins the top prize this week they could take home the one time lump sum payment of more than $359 million. The odds are steep though at one in more than 175 million.