Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to $785 Millions After No Big Winner

A person holds a Mega Millions lottery ticket in Tempe, Ariz., on Dec. 30, 2022. Ross D. Franklin/AP Photo

The first Mega Millions drawing of the new year will be a big one as no one won Friday night’s estimated $685 million jackpot.

The top prize increased to $785 million ahead of the next drawing Tuesday night.