Mega Millions jackpot hits $555 million tonight

5th largest in Mega Millions history

NASHVILLE (WDEF) – Mega Millions is living up to its name tonight.

The Tuesday jackpot for the multi-state lottery drawing Tuesday evening has been raised to $555 million ($316.9 million cash option).

That makes it the 5th largest jackpot in Mega Millions history.

You have until 10:45 EST to buy a ticket for tonight’s drawing.

If no one wins, it rolls over until Friday.

Mega Millions covers 45 states, including all of them in our region except Alabama.