The Mega Millions jackpot has almost reached half a billion dollars and could soon become one of the largest in history if it remains unclaimed.

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Tuesday evening’s drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Friday’s drawing to $458 million. There were two tickets sold with five numbers,

The $983 million Mega Millions winner took the cash — will someone claim the latest jackpot? As they say in the lottery business, “it could happen to you.” After no one matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Tuesday, Jan. 27, Mega ...