DENISON, Texas (KTEN) -- The Mega Millions jackpot game marks the third largest US lottery game in history. The grand prize now stands at 1.28 billion dollars with it's drawing on Friday night.

We have not seen the Mega Millions jackpot prize reach 1 billion since 2018, when the 1.5 billion dollar jackpot was sold in South Carolina.

The cash payout on the grand prize would be 757.2 million. With a prize that high up for grabs, excitement and anticipation is building in Texoma. 

"I'm working on a project to open up a bed and breakfast in an old 117 year old home...so I could certainly use it for that," said a local resident.

If no lucky winner, the jackpot prize will continue to increase and there will be another drawing on Tuesday.