The Mega Millions jackpot continues to increase, and it now stands at $379 million for the drawing.
The lucky winner will have the option of taking home the whole $379 million as an annuity or $202.6 million in cash.
Mark Michalko, the executive director of the North Carolina Lottery, said that "what a fantastic event it would be to win a jackpot like that would be."
Lottery for the Education System "I want to remind all of our customers who are playing this Friday in the hopes of winning.
The huge prize to examine their tickets thoroughly after the drawing.
Keep in mind that there are nine distinct winning conditions.