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The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday’s lottery drawing has jumped to an estimated $493 million, with a cash option of $232.1 million. If someone hits the jackpot, it would be the 30th largest in U.S. lottery history. The drawing will be held at 10:59 p.m. and televised on WABC-7 in the New York City area and Fox 29 in the Philadelphia area. NJ.com will publish the winning numbers immediately following the drawing. No one across the country hit Friday’s $457 million jackpot. A second-prize, $1 million ticket was sold in Georgia. It matched five numbers but not the Mega Ball. Friday’s winning n…

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