The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an estimated $740 million, the eighth-largest prize in the lottery’s history, after no winning tickets were drawn Friday night, though a lucky winner—facing one-in-302-million odds—could take home less than one-third of that amount after paying required taxes.

The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday night’s lottery drawing has increased by $25 million — to an estimated $695 million — because of brisk ticket sales.

The jackpot is $740 million with a cash option of $342.9 million. It’s the eighth largest jackpot in Mega Millions history and the largest ever offered in December. RELATED: Illinois woman wins $1M from forgotten lottery ticket she left in her bag

Mega Millions winning numbers are in for the Friday, Dec. 13 drawing with a jackpot that reached an estimated $670 million ($317.8 million cash option). If won, it would be the eighth largest jackpot in Mega Millions history.

While it's a day many dread, the Mega Millions folks say Friday the 13th has been a lucky day to hit the jackpot.

Are you tonight’s lucky winner? Grab your tickets and check your numbers. The Mega Millions lottery jackpot continues to rise after someone won the $800 million prize on September 10. Here are the winning numbers in Friday’s drawing:

Is Friday the 13th your lucky day? The Mega Millions lottery jackpot was an estimated $695 million - the 8th largest ever.

Mega Millions players, are you feeling lucky? The winning numbers are in for the Friday the 13th drawing, and the jackpot is huge.