Mega Millions jackpot of $454 MILLION goes unclaimed after Tuesday's drawing Tuesday July 05,2016

The Mega Millions jackpot remains unclaimed after Tuesday night's July 05,2016 drawing for the $454 million prize that could potentially be the seventh largest lottery jackpot in US history. 

With slightly better odds than the Powerball game, it's rare that nearly four months passes without someone winning a Mega Millions jackpot. It is the longest the game's jackpot has rolled on without a top prize winner.

'This is our longest roll ever, by far,' said Paula Otto, executive director of the Virginia Lottery and lead director for Mega Millions, which is managed by a consortium of lottery organizations.

Otto said they may not know whether there is a winner until about midnight Central time. 

Otto said if there's no winner Tuesday night, the jackpot is expected to grow by more than $50 million. 

Tuesday could mark the 34th time the jackpot has rolled without a winner. The previous record was 22 rolls in December 2013.

Otto said there are several factors for the lack of a winner, and it includes fewer players.