Nation Mega Millions hits $1 billion jackpot — the largest Mega Millions prize ever — for Friday night’s drawing October 19, 2018 Jessica Durando, USA TODAY Comments Off on Mega Millions hits $1 billion jackpot — the largest Mega Millions prize ever — for Friday night’s drawing The jackpot in the Mega Millions continues to climb, to a record-setting $1 billion for the drawing Friday night at 11 p.m. EDT.