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The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday’s lottery drawing has climbed to an estimated $525 million, with a cash option of $247.1 million. If someone hits the jackpot, it would be at least the 28th 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 Tuesday’s $493 million jackpot. There were also no second-prize, $1 million tickets sold. Tuesday’s winning numbers were: 5, 45, 55, 58 and 68…

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