COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Christmas could come early for a lucky Mega Millions player on Tuesday night.  Lottery officials said the jackpot has jumped to $740 million. And is the largest Mega Millions jackpot ever offered in the month of December and the 8th all-time largest prize. Players have until 10 p.m. Tuesday, December 17, to purchase a $2 ticket for the drawing at 11 p.m. To play, you can opt for a quick pick or select five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Megaball® number from 1 to 25. There are nine prize tiers ranging from $2 to the jackpot. Mega Millions jackpot odds: 1 in 303 million.  Categories: Local News, State Tags: Mega Millions, SC Lottery