Is today your lucky day?
The Mega Millions jackpot was about $116 million with a cash option of $55.2 million for Friday 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 ever.
Meanwhile, the Powerball jackpot is $113 million with a cash option of $53.9 million, according to the Powerball website.
What are the winning Mega Millions 6/28/24 numbers?
Here are the Mega Millions winning numbers for Friday, June 28, 2024:
28 – 31 – 33 – 42 – 66 and Megaball 24
Megaplier was 3x
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When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 p.m
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How can I 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 chooses 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 quick random selection for you. You do not need to be a US citizen or resident of the specific country where you purchase your ticket.
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How many balls do I have to match for the Mega Millions prize?
You can win $2 for just one – Mega Ball. Without the jackpot, you can win up to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California). You can check all prize payouts on the Mega Millions site here.
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Where is Mega Millions available?
You can play the game in 45 states plus the District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands. States that do not offer Mega Millions are: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada and Utah.
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Where can you 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 USA TODAY Network digital lottery courier, in these US 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 allows you to choose your lottery game and numbers, place your order, view your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
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What is the deadline for buying Mega Millions tickets?
The deadline to buy a Mega Millions ticket varies by state, so don’t wait until the last minute. It can be 15 minutes to an hour or more before the actual drawing. For some third-party lottery apps, the deadline may be closer to two hours before the draw. For example, Jackpocket in New Jersey has a time limit of 9:15 PM for the 11:00 PM ET drawing.
Click here to check the deadline for where you live.
What are my chances of winning the lottery?
Playing Mega Millions can be exciting, but just don’t go spending those millions before you win.
The odds of winning the jackpot are 302,575,350 to 1. The odds of matching all five white balls are 12,607,306 to 1.
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What does cash option mean?
Major lotteries in the United States offer two payout options: annuity and cash.
The annuity option is paid over time. There is an immediate payment and then 29 annual payments, increasing by 5% each year. The cash option is significantly lower than the first advertised price, but is paid in a lump sum. You don’t have to wait decades for all the money.
Can a first prize winner remain anonymous?
In some states, like New Jersey, you can win a lottery anonymously. It wasn’t always this way, but now winners can remain anonymous under a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy. In other states, the winner’s name and birthplace are public matters. Check with your state lottery for more information.
What are the top 10 Mega Millions jackpots?
Here are the top 10 Mega Millions jackpots ever:
- $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, Maryland
- $648 million, December 17, 2013: Two winners in California, Georgia
- $543 million, July 24, 2018: Won in California
- $536 million July 8, 20116: Won in Indiana
What are the top 10 Mega Millions jackpots?
Here are the top 10 Mega Millions jackpots ever:
- $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, Maryland
- $648 million, December 17, 2013: Two winners in California, Georgia
- $552 million, June 4, 2024: Won in Illinois
- $543 million, July 24, 2018: Won in California
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