Mega Millions fever has taken hold in South Florida as locals vie for a shot at the lottery's fifth-largest jackpot in history.

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Mega Millions players could be a billionaire as the jackpot is worth an estimated $1.15 billion for the Friday, Dec. 27 drawing.

Players can watch the drawing for the winning numbers on the Mega Millions YouTube channel at 11 p.m. ET Friday.

NEW YORK — Buzz is still building over Friday night's $1.2 billion Mega Millions drawing, as people across the country dish out a couple bucks of cash for the chance to win big. As the clock ticks toward time to draw,

Just like everyone else in the country, Chicagoans are trying their luck in hopes of being the sole winner of Friday night’s Mega Millions Jackpot. WGN's Christine Flores caught up with some ticket buyers.

The Mega Millions lottery jackpot was an estimated $1.22 billion with a cash option of $549.7 million for Friday night's drawing, according to the Mega Millions website. The jackpot was last won on Sept.