The Mega Millions jackpot for the upcoming Tuesday drawing has surged to an estimated $421 million after no player managed to secure the winning ticket during last Friday’s draw. This colossal prize follows the absence of a jackpot winner in the previous round, held on Friday night.
In Friday’s draw, the winning numbers were announced around 11 p.m. ET. Despite the high hopes and anticipation, no one managed to clinch the $393 million jackpot. If a fortunate individual had won, they could have opted for a cash prize of $182.9 million, according to the lottery’s cash option guidelines.
Earlier this year, in March, a New Jersey player struck gold and claimed the first Mega Millions jackpot of 2023, walking away with an astonishing $1.13 billion. Lottery enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting to see if another massive win is on the horizon.
For those keen on verifying the results from the Friday, May 17 drawing, here are the winning numbers: 8, 60, 70, 17, and 40, with the Megaball being 3. The Megaplier for that draw was 2X.
Even though the jackpot eluded players this time, one lucky participant in Michigan did manage to win $1 million by matching five numbers in Friday’s drawing. As the anticipation builds for the next draw, Tuesday’s prize has grown to a staggering $421 million.
For those interested in past winners and the history of draws, detailed information is available on the Mega Millions website. If you’re looking to try your luck in this ever-growing jackpot, buying a ticket is straightforward. Tickets can be purchased at local convenience stores, gas stations, or grocery stores. Additionally, in certain states, online ticket purchases are available, offering more convenience for players.
Playing Mega Millions requires selecting six numbers. Five of these numbers are white balls that range from 1 to 70, while the final number, the gold Mega Ball, ranges between 1 and 25. For those who find number selection daunting, options like “Quick Pick” or “Easy Pick” are available, where the computer randomly generates the numbers for you.
To potentially increase non-grand prize winnings, players can add the “Megaplier” for an additional $1. The Megaplier can multiply winnings by two, three, four, or even five times. Importantly, the Megaplier is drawn before the main Mega Millions numbers on the designated draw days of Tuesday and Friday.
Lottery tickets continue to be easily accessible. They’re available for purchase in person at gas stations, convenience stores, and various grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also offer lottery tickets, adding to the convenience for travelers.
For the digital-savvy player, online options are also available through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier for the USA TODAY Network. This service operates in multiple US states and territories, including Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app streamlines the process, allowing users to select their lottery game and numbers, place orders, view tickets, and even collect winnings directly from their smartphones or home computers.
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With the Mega Millions jackpot now at an exciting $421 million, players across the nation are gearing up for Tuesday’s draw, hopeful that they might be the next big winner to join the ranks of Mega Millions history.
