US Mega Millions jackpot hits $1.6 billion after no winners
The new jackpot is a record-breaking $1.6 billion (AFP Photo/SCOTT OLSON)/ Washington (AFP) - Scores of American lottery players were disappointed they hadn't become an overnight billionaire Saturday -- but they'll get another chance to scoop the jackpot, with $1.6 billion up for grabs in a few days. The prize for Friday's Mega Millions contest had soared to $1 billion, prompting long lines at gas stations and 7-11s across the country, the federal capital Washington and the US Virgin Islands where the lottery is held. But, although there ...
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