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The Associated Press

The Mega Millions prize hits $790 million — the nation's fourth largest jackpot

A customer fills out a Mega Millions lottery ticket at a convenience store on Thursday in Northbrook, Ill. (Nam Y. Huh/AP)

DES MOINES, Iowa — Lottery officials on Friday raised the Mega Millions grand prize to $790 million, giving players a shot at what would be the nation's fourth largest jackpot.

The next drawing is on Tuesday. The jackpot has grown so large because there hasn't been a winner in three months. Those 27 consecutive drawings without anyone matching all six numbers has allowed the jackpot to gradually grow from its $20 million starting point in April.

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