Sure, the chance of your ticket hitting the Mega Millions jackpot is tiny — roughly one in 302 million. Nevertheless, it’s worth considering what you’d do if you manage to beat the odds. For Friday night’s drawing, matching all six numbers pulled would mean landing $421 million. The amount has been rolling higher since late October, when $108 million was won. That marked the last of six jackpots awarded in 2021, which ranged from $55 million to $1.05 billion. If you end up joining the short list of top-prize winners, there are some things to consider before doing much of anything. For starters, lottery tickets are ... (full story)