RALEIGH, N.C. — These two North Carolina residents won big on Friday.
Both winners bought $2 Mega Millions tickets that matched all five white balls, winning each $1 million prize.
The NC Education Lottery said the odds of matching the numbers on all five white balls are 1 in 12.6 million.
Winners have 180 days to claim the prize.
According to the NC Education Lottery, North Carolina was one of five states with $1 million winners. Other winners are from Florida, New Jersey, California, and Michigan.
The Mega Millions jackpot is still up for grabs, reaching $820 million for Tuesday's drawing. The odds of grabbing the jackpot are 1 in 302.5 million, said the NC Education Lottery.
You can buy a Mega Millions ticket anywhere lottery tickets are sold or you can play online.
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