Nobody matched all six numbers Friday night, which means the Mega Millions jackpot is climbing once again. Tuesday's drawing will feature an estimated $180 million prize, with a cash option of approximately $81 million.

We're not in billion-dollar territory anymore, but $180 million is still life-changing money.

The Quick Hit

• What happened: No winner in Friday's Mega Millions drawing
• The damage: Jackpot climbs to $180 million ($81 million cash) for Tuesday
• Why you should care: Your $2 ticket could be worth generational wealth
• The move: Buy a ticket, dream big, don't bet the rent

Friday's Numbers

The Friday, January 2nd drawing produced the following numbers:

6 - 13 - 34 - 43 - 52 | Mega Ball: 4

Nobody matched all six, but one lucky Pennsylvanian came agonizingly close. They matched all five white balls but missed the Mega Ball. Thanks to the 4x Megaplier, that ticket is worth $4 million.

Four million dollars for being one number away from $180 million. That's the most brutal near-miss in recent lottery history.

The Powerball Situation

Meanwhile, the Powerball is sitting at $86 million for Monday's drawing. Saturday's numbers came in at 18, 21, 40, 53, and 60, with Powerball 23.

The big Powerball story remains the unclaimed $1.8 billion Christmas Eve jackpot—the second-largest in Powerball history. That Arkansas winner has 180 days to claim their prize, and we're all waiting to see who the lucky bastard is.

Why You Should Still Play

The odds of winning Mega Millions are 1 in 302.6 million. Those odds suck. We all know it. But here's the thing: someone has to win eventually, and you can't win if you don't play.

At $2 per ticket, you're buying a few days of dreaming. You're buying the fantasy of quitting your job, paying off every debt, and telling your landlord exactly what you think of their "no pets" policy while you're moving into a mansion.

That fantasy is worth $2.

The Smart Way to Play

Look, we're degenerates, but we're not stupid degenerates. Here are the rules:

Never spend more than you can afford to lose. This is entertainment, not investment.

Quick picks are fine. There's no statistical advantage to picking your own numbers. The lottery doesn't care about your birthday or anniversary.

Join an office pool. More tickets, same individual cost, slightly better odds. Plus, you don't want to be the only person still working after your whole department hits the jackpot.

Don't play the same numbers every week expecting them to "come due." That's not how probability works. Every drawing is independent.

What $180 Million Actually Gets You

Let's do some quick degen math. After federal taxes (37%) and assuming you take the cash option ($81 million), you're looking at around $51 million in your pocket.

With $51 million, you could:

• Buy a nice house in every NFL city and follow your team on the road in style
• Fund a degenerate gambling bankroll that would make Vegas high rollers jealous
• Actually afford Super Bowl tickets AND the hotel room
• Never look at a sportsbook bonus offer again because you don't need the free $50

Or, you know, be responsible and set up a trust, hire financial advisors, and live off the interest forever. But where's the fun in that?

The Bottom Line

Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing sits at $180 million. Your odds of winning are worse than getting struck by lightning while being attacked by a shark. But someone's going to win eventually, and $2 is a small price to pay for the dream.

Buy a ticket. Don't spend the rent money. And if you hit, remember the degen journalists who kept you entertained while you were grinding your way to riches.

Good luck, you beautiful degenerates.