The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to $555 million after Friday’s drawing, the kind of lucky-number windfall that has lottery fans buzzing. The Cincinnati Enquirer reported the huge prize, which makes it one of the larger jackpots in recent memory. Players across the country are chasing the massive payout, with ticket sales typically spiking as the prize grows. Mega Millions is played in dozens of states, so the jackpot draws interest well beyond a single region.