Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $563 Million—Here’s What The Winner Would Take Home After Taxes

Topline The Mega Millions jackpot has swelled to $563 million, the eighth-largest reward in its history, after no winning tickets were drawn Friday night, though the winner—facing one-in-302-million odds—would take home less than half of that amount after paying required taxes. Key Facts A ticket holder who matches all five white balls and one “megaball”