The Mega Millions jackpot rose to $70 million ahead of the Friday, Aug. 7, drawing with a cash value of $29.7 million. If someone were to get lucky on Friday and win the jackpot, they'll have two options: take home a one-time, lump-sum cash payment or receive an immediate payment…This story appeared on yahoo.com , 2026-08-08 01:00:54.