Friday's Mega Millions drawing is worth an estimated $1.15 billion, one of the game's top jackpots

The Mega Millions jackpot of $1.15 billion, expected to be the fifth largest ever, brings excitement as Americans chase the dream of a life-changing prize.

While the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are daunting—1 in 302,575,350—many participants still savor the hope that accompanies buying a ticket.

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