Mega Millions jackpot hits $209M tonight

A $209 million Mega Millions jackpot is up for grabs on Friday, Sept. 11, giving players a chance to turn a $5 ticket into an estimated $89.7 million cash payout.

No one has hit the jackpot since a Florida ticket won $800 million on July 28, allowing the prize to keep climbing ahead of tonight's 11 p.m. ET drawing.

With Friday night's drawing fast approaching, here's what you need to know.

USA TODAY will post the winning numbers for Friday’s Mega Millions lottery after the drawing at 11 p.m. ET

The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, at 11 p.m. ET.

Players choose five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 24. Tickets can be purchased at convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores and, in some states, online. Players can also select a Quick Pick for randomly generated numbers.

Mega Millions tickets now include a built-in multiplier that boosts non-jackpot prizes by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X or 10X.

Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@usatodayco.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.

Original source: https://www.usatoday.com/money/