Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Lottery is projecting the Mega Millions jackpot will increase to $527 million for Friday night’s (8/23) drawing, with the one-time cash payout expected to reach $261.9 million. (Estimated jackpot amounts are determined before taxes are withheld.)

“The excitement throughout New Hampshire has begun as the Mega Millions jackpot grows,” said Charlie McIntyre, Executive Director, New Hampshire Lottery. “With more than half-a-billion dollars on the line, players are taking notice of Friday’s drawing as everyone wants to be New Hampshire’s next multi-millionaire! We wish the best of luck to all of our players and are hoping for a Granite State winner come Friday night!”

The Mega Millions results from Tuesday, August 20, were: 05-20-26-49-51 MB-24 with a Megaplier of 4.

The $527 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.