What would the holidays look like this year if you won $670 million? Tomorrow’s Mega Millions lottery drawing presents an estimated jackpot of $670 million, with a cash option of $317.8 million. This latest jackpot is part of a remarkable series of significant payouts that have characterized the lottery this year.

The game’s recent history is particularly notable, with several substantial jackpots making headlines. In September of this year, a lucky ticket holder in Texas claimed an $810 million prize. In June, a player in Illinois won $552 million, and an even more remarkable $1.128 billion jackpot was won in New Jersey in March, which remains unclaimed.

Mega Millions operates across a broad landscape, available in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Participation is straightforward: players can purchase a $2 ticket and select five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25, or opt for a Quick Pick random selection. The game also offers a Megaplier option for an additional $1, which can multiply non-jackpot prizes. Drawings occur twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00 PM ET/8:00 PM PT.

The statistical odds provide a sobering perspective on the lottery’s challenges. Winning the jackpot stands at 1 in 302,575,350, while the chances of winning any prize are more encouraging at 1 in 24. Historically, the Mega Millions lottery has seen jackpots exceeding $600 million approximately once every 2.2 years.

Players have multiple options when it comes to potential winnings. Winners can choose between an annuity payment spread over time or a lower lump sum cash payment. It’s important for participants to understand the key details of participation. Winning tickets must be cashed in the state or jurisdiction where they were purchased, and careful financial planning is essential for anyone fortunate enough to win.

While the odds remain nearly impossible, it’s difficult not to think about the question: what would you do if you won a few hundred million dollars?