As the Mega Millions jackpot continues to rise to higher and higher numbers, here is what you need to know ahead of the next drawing.

The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to $1.15 billion ahead of Friday's drawing, making it the fifth-largest prize in the game's history. But how much you would actually take home could be less than half that,

Mega Millions, the national lottery known for its high-stakes jackpots, has reached $1.15 billion for the next drawing Friday.