Over half a billion dollars are up for grabs on Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing, as an estimated $541 million is available to win after no one claimed the top prize on Friday night.

A lucky player could win the $541 million, the 12th-largest prize in the game's history, or an estimated lump-sum payment of $257.6 million if they match all six numbers in Tuesday’s drawing.

A $1.128 billion jackpot has already been won by a player in New Jersey, but according to officials with the Mega Millions, that prize is yet to be claimed. A June 4 drawing also saw a winner in Illinois who took the $552 million jackpot.

Here's what you need to know about Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing.

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When is the next Mega Millions drawing?

The winning numbers for the $541 million jackpot will be drawn Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 11 p.m. ET.

How to play the Mega Millions

In order to buy a ticket, you'll have to visit your local convenience store, gas station or grocery store − and in a handful of states, you can purchase tickets online. 

To play, you will need to pick six numbers. Five numbers will be white balls ranging from 1 to 70. The gold Mega Ball is one number between 1 and 25. 

If you believe the odds are against you, ask for a "Quick Pick" or an "Easy Pick," the computer will randomly generate the numbers for you. 

Players can add the "Megaplier" for $1, which can increase non-grand prize winnings by two, three, four or five times. The Megaplier is drawn before the Mega Millions numbers on Tuesday and Friday.

There are 15 Megapiler balls in all:

• 2X, five balls
• 3X, six balls
• 4X, three balls
• 5X, one ball

Where can you buy lottery tickets?

Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.

You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.

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