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The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday’s lottery drawing has increased to an estimated $187 million, with a cash option of $91 million. The drawing will be held at 10:59 p.m. and televised on WABC-7 in New York City and Fox 29 in Philadelphia. NJ.com will publish the winning numbers immediately following the drawing. While no one across the country hit Tuesday’s $165 million jackpot, three second-prize tickets matching five numbers but not the Mega Ball were sold. A ticket bought with the Megaplier option for an extra $1 in Virginia is worth $3 million, while two tickets purchased in California …