Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs Toward New Record

Strong weekend Mega Millions ticket sales easily could push Tuesday's jackpot above last year's record $656 million prize, a lottery official said.

No ticket matched the six numbers needed to win Friday's $425 million prize. It was raised Saturday to $586 million for Tuesday's drawing - the fourth largest in U.S. history.

The estimated cash value of the jackpot is $316.5 million.

Oklahoma is one of 43 states participating in the Mega Millions lottery.

Oklahoma Mega Millions

Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for 9:59 p.m.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.