Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Lottery is projecting the Mega Millions jackpot will jump to $681 million for tonight’s (9/3) drawing, which would make it the seventh-largest Mega Millions jackpot on record. The one-time cash payout is expected to reach $337.1 million. (Estimated jackpot amounts are determined before taxes are withheld.)

“September is already off to a great start! A $681 million jackpot is up for grabs and important revenue is earmarked for New Hampshire schools,” said Charlie McIntyre, executive director, New Hampshire Lottery. “As the Mega Millions jackpot continues to heat up, so do online and retail sales. New Hampshire retailers are expecting a high volume of sales right through tonight’s drawing, so make sure to get in on the action before it is too late!”

The Mega Millions drawing results from Friday, August 30, were: 10-17-20-24-54 MB-8 with a Megaplier of 4.

The top-10 Mega Millions jackpots in history are:

$1.602 billion, August 8, 2023
$1.537 billion, October 23, 2018
$1.348 billion, January 13, 2023
$1.337 billion, July 29, 2022
$1.128 billion, March 26, 2024
$1.050 billion, January 22, 2021
$681 million, September 3, 2024 (anticipated)
$656 million, March 30, 2012
$648 million, December 17, 2013
$552 million, June 4, 2024

The $681 million Mega Millions jackpot has been growing since June 4, when a lucky player from Illinois purchased a $552 million winning ticket.

Mega Millions drawings are held Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:59 PM.

Tickets are on sale at more than 1,200 retailers statewide, and online at NH iLottery.