The Mega Millions jackpot rose to epic proportions in March 2012, at a time when the world record stood at $390 million (set by Mega Millions in March 2007). Today, Powerball holds the world record but before that, a Mega Millions jackpot held that claim to fame for four years.
Powerball and Mega Millions are famous for awarding incredible jackpot prizes, the biggest in the world by far.
* Officially, the advertised jackpot is determined by game sales and interest rates, and it is announced prior to each draw.
