Mega Millions jackpot lottery climbs to $1.55 billion and could end up being the largest in its history

• The Mega Millions jackpot may be the game's largest prize ever at an estimated $1.55 billion.
• The next drawing will take place at 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday in Atlanta, Georgia.
• The previous record was set by a 2018 winner who won $1.537 billion.

If someone scores the jackpot in Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing, they could be walking away with the game's largest winnings to date. 

The burgeoning jackpot is estimated to top $1.55 billion, according to a Mega Millions press release. The prize comes with a $757.2 million cash option.