It has been a while since the Mega Millions jackpot was won during November; the last time was in 2016. Since the game began in 2002, though, there have been 16 jackpots won during the month; the largest to date was a $326 million prize won in New York on November 4, 2014.

The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $547 million after no ticket matched all the winning numbers in the previous drawing. The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, October 7. The last time the Mega Millions jackpot was won ...