Mega Millions Jackpot Soars Past $1 Billion
The winning numbers for Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing have been drawn, and the jackpot has soared past $1 billion. The numbers are 8, 24, 30, 45, 61, and the Mega Ball is 12.
If won, this would be the fourth-largest prize in Mega Millions history, and the second-largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history. The top prize was won in 2018, when a ticket sold in South Carolina won $1.537 billion.
A grand prize winner could choose to spread the winnings out in annual payments over 29 years, or take a lump-sum option of an estimated $550.2 million.
The jackpot soared past $1 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn in Friday night's drawing. Tuesday's drawing will be the 30th since the jackpot was last won in New York on April 18.
Although no one won the jackpot on Friday, the drawing still yielded some big winners. One ticket sold in Pennsylvania won $5 million by matching the first five numbers and activating the optional Megaplier, which is available in most states with an extra $1 purchase.
Another four tickets sold in Arizona, California, New York, and Pennsylvania matched the first five numbers to win $1 million.
The Mega Millions jackpot has been growing for months, and it is now the largest lottery jackpot in the world. The previous record was held by a Powerball jackpot that was won in January 2022, and it was worth $1.586 billion.
The Mega Millions drawing is held every Tuesday and Friday evening, and the next drawing will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
Will you be the next Mega Millions winner?
Mega Millions: America's Biggest Lottery
Mega Millions is one of the most popular lotteries in the United States. It is a multi-state lottery that was first launched in 1996. The jackpot for Mega Millions starts at $15 million and can grow to hundreds of millions of dollars.
To play Mega Millions, players must choose five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25. Players can choose their numbers manually or use a random number generator.
Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 p.m. ET. The winning numbers are announced on the Mega Millions website and on television.
The largest Mega Millions jackpot was won in 2018. A ticket sold in South Carolina won $1.586 billion. This is the largest lottery jackpot in history.
Mega Millions is a popular lottery because it has a large jackpot and a relatively low chance of winning. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350.
Despite the low odds, many people dream of winning the Mega Millions jackpot. If you are one of those people, here are a few tips to help you increase your chances of winning:
- Play regularly. The more you play, the more chances you have of winning.
- Choose different numbers each time you play. This will help you avoid sharing the jackpot with other winners.
- Join a lottery pool. This is a group of people who pool their money to buy tickets. This increases your chances of winning, but it also increases your risk of losing money if you don't win.
If you are lucky enough to win the Mega Millions jackpot, it is important to seek financial advice before you claim your prize. There are a number of things you need to do to protect your money and your privacy.
Winning the Mega Millions jackpot can be a life-changing experience. It is important to use your money wisely and to make sure that it benefits you and your loved ones.
