Is today your lucky day?
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot was estimated at $279 million with a cash option of $131.1 million for Tuesday night’s drawing, according to the Mega Millions website.
The jackpot was last won on June 4, when an Illinois lottery player won $552 million — the ninth-largest Mega Millions win ever.
Meanwhile, the Powerball jackpot stands at $114 million with a cash option of $54.6 million, according to the Powerball website.
What are the winning numbers for Mega Millions on 07/23/24?
Here are the winning numbers for the Mega Millions on Tuesday, July 23, 2024:
3 – 9 – 14 – 26 – 51 and Megaball 21
The megaplier was 4x
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When will the next Mega Millions drawing take place?
Mega Millions drawings take place every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.
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How to play Mega Millions?
The cost is $2 per ticket, but you can add the Megaplier for $1, which will increase your potential prize amount up to five times the original prize (excluding the jackpot).
Each player selects five numbers from 1 to 70 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 25 for the Mega Ball. However, you can also have the lottery machine generate a random Quick Pick for you. You do not need to be a U.S. citizen or resident of a particular state where you purchase your ticket.
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How many balls do I need to match to win the Mega Millions prize?
You can win $2 for a single white ball, the Mega Ball. Aside from the jackpot, you can win up to $1 million by matching all five white balls (except in California). You can check out all the winnings on the Mega Millions website here.
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Where is Mega Millions available?
You can play the game in 45 states, as well as the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. States that do not offer Mega Millions include: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah.
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Where can I buy lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery service of the USA TODAY Network, in the following states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington DC and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app lets you choose your lottery game and numbers, place your order, view your ticket and collect your winnings, all from your phone or home computer.
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What is the deadline to buy Mega Millions tickets?
The deadline to purchase a Mega Millions ticket varies by state, so don’t wait until the last minute. It can be anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour or more before the drawing. For some third-party lottery apps, the deadline can be closer to two hours before the drawing. For example, Jackpocket in New Jersey has a 9:15 p.m. deadline for the 11 p.m. ET drawing.
Click here to check the deadline depending on your location.
What are my chances of winning the lottery?
Playing Mega Millions can be exciting, but don’t spend those millions until you win.
The odds of winning the jackpot are 302,575,350 to 1. The odds of finding all five white balls are 12,607,306 to 1.
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What does the cash payment option mean?
Major lotteries in the United States offer two jackpot payout options: an annuity and a cash amount.
The annuity option is paid out over time. There is an immediate payment, then 29 annual payments thereafter, increasing by 5% each year. The cash option is significantly less than the advertised jackpot, but it is paid out all at once. You don’t have to wait decades to receive all the money.
Can a jackpot winner remain anonymous?
In some states, like New Jersey, you can win the lottery anonymously. That wasn’t always the case, but winners can now remain anonymous under a law signed by Governor Phil Murphy. In other states, the winner’s name and hometown are public records. Check with your state’s lottery for more information.
What are the top 10 Mega Millions jackpots?
Here are the top 10 Mega Millions jackpots of all time:
- $1.602 billion, August 8, 2023: Won in Florida
- $1.537 billion, October 23, 2018: Won in South Carolina
- $1.348 billion, January 13, 2023: Won in Maine
- $1.337 billion, July 29, 2022: Won in Illinois
- $1.128 billion, March 26, 2024: Won in New Jersey
- $1.05 billion, January 22, 2021: Won in Michigan
- $656 million, March 30, 2012: Three winners in Illinois, Kansas and Maryland
- $648 million, December 17, 2013: Two winners in California and Georgia
- $552 million, June 4, 2024: Won in Illinois
- $543 million, July 24, 2018: Won in California
What was the biggest US lottery jackpot of all time?
Here’s a look at the biggest jackpots won in the United States, between the Powerball and Mega Millions lotteries:
- $2.04 billion, Powerball, November 7, 2022: Won in California
- $1.765 billion, Powerball, October 11, 2023: Won in California
- $1.602 billion, Mega Millions, August 8, 2023: won in Florida
- $1.586 billion, Powerball, January 13, 2016: three winners in California, Florida and Tennessee
- $1.537 billion, Mega Millions, October 23, 2018: Won in South Carolina
- $1.348 billion, Mega Millions, January 13, 2022: Won in Maine
- $1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022: Won in Illinois
- $1.326 billion, Powerball, April 6, 2024: Won in Oregon
- $1.128 billion, Mega Millions, March 26, 2024: Won in New Jersey
- $1.08 billion, Powerball, July 19, 2023: Won in California
- $1.05 billion, Mega Millions, January 22, 2021: Won in Michigan
- $842.4 million, Powerball, January 1, 2024: Won in Michigan
- $768.4 million, Powerball, March 27, 2019: Won in Wisconsin
- $758.7 million, Powerball, August 23, 2017: Won in Massachusetts
- $754.6 million, Powerball: February 6, 2023: Won in Washington
- $731.1 million, Powerball, January 20, 2021: Won in Maryland
- $699.8 million, Powerball, October 4, 2021: won in California
- $687.8 million, Powerball, October 27, 2018: two winners in Iowa and New York
- $656 million, Mega Millions, March 30, 2012: three winners in Illinois, Kansas and Maryland
- $648 million, Mega Millions, December 17, 2013: two winners in California and Georgia
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