America's biggest jackpot is now worth over a billion

One of America's two big jackpot games, Mega Millions, has had no new winners since April

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After Tuesday's drawing the lottery's grand prize continues to grow

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climbing over $1.2 billion and moving closer to making all-time records.

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The fourth largest prize in the lottery's history was seen in the drawing held on Friday

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when the estimated amount was $1.35 billion with a $625.3 million cash prize.

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When to check for the lottery? The drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11. pm. E.T.

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The winning numbers on the latest drawing held on Friday, August 4 were 11, 30, 45, 52 and 56. While there were no jackpot winners, the lottery amount has succeeded to $1.55 billion.

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