Mega Millions Jackpot Crosses $500 Million

The Mega Millions jackpot prize rose to $520 million, the third-biggest lottery prize of the year so far, after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn Tuesday, but the eventual winner will take home a much smaller payout after taxes.

Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2025/10/01/mega-millions-jackpot-crosses-500-million-heres-what-the-winner-could-take-home-after-taxes/

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