The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to an estimated $443 million ahead of the drawing for October 27, making it one of the largest prizes in the game’s history. Players across the country are lining up to buy tickets in hopes of claiming the massive lump sum or annuity payout. Jackpots of this size tend to draw surging ticket sales as the prize grows with each draw that goes unclaimed. The Sarasota Herald-Tribune reports the figure as drawings continue without a jackpot winner.