Mega Millions Jackpot Jumps To $242 Million

BOSTON (CBS) – The giant Mega Millions jackpot for New Year's Eve has grown again.

It's now $242 million, up $5 million since Wednesday. The cash option is now an estimated $154 million.

It's the second largest jackpot of the year.

There was no winner in Tuesday's $200 million drawing.

Friday's numbers will be drawn at 11:24 p.m.

There has not been a winner in the last 14 drawings.

Mega Millons is played in 41 states and the District of Columbia.

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