$1.6 billion for free? That possibility drew Mega Millions players to Lexington lot for tickets

With a world record Mega Millions jackpot being drawn on Tuesday night, the Kentucky Lottery celebrated by handing out free tickets.

A total of 250 coupons for free plays were given out on a first-come, first-served basis Tuesday morning in the Red Mile parking, according to the Kentucky Lottery.

The record-breaking jackpot expected for the next Mega Millions drawing was at $1.6 billion by Monday afternoon. The next drawing will be held Tuesday night at 11 p.m., according to the Mega Millions website.

This story was originally published October 23, 2018 at 12:00 PM.