Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Lottery estimates $627 million will be up for grabs in this Friday’s (8/30) Mega Millions drawing. The New Hampshire Lottery expects the one-time cash payout to reach $309.1 million. The projected $627 million jackpot would be the ninth-largest Mega Millions jackpot on record. (Estimated jackpot amounts are determined before taxes are withheld.)

“Big jackpots mean big sales, which means a big return for New Hampshire public education, and that is what we are all about,” said Charlie McIntyre, executive director, New Hampshire Lottery. “Nothing gets our players more excited than a growing jackpot, especially with this Mega Millions jackpot now surpassing the $600 million mark. That excitement has translated to increased sales in stores and online through NH iLottery over the past week. Let’s start the holiday weekend off right with a big New Hampshire winner come Friday night!”

The Mega Millions drawing results from Tuesday, August 27, were: 16-18-21-54-65 MB-5 with a Megaplier of 2.

The $627 million Mega Millions jackpot has been growing since June 4, when a lucky player from Illinois purchased a $522 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.