The anticipation is at an all-time high as the Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing has escalated to a staggering $97 million. This significant increase follows Friday’s drawing, where yet again, no one claimed the grand prize.
The much-awaited winning numbers were revealed just after 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday night. Here are the results that everyone has been eagerly awaiting.
For those lucky enough to have the winning combination, it could mean walking away with a cash option of approximately $46.4 million after taxes, according to the Mega Millions lottery officials.
So far this year, two fortunate individuals have struck gold with the Mega Millions jackpot. The first instance occurred in March when a New Jersey player won an eye-popping $1.13 billion. More recently, a player in Illinois bagged an impressive $552 million earlier this month.
The winning numbers for the Tuesday, June 25 Mega Millions drawing are: 3, 16, 27, 47, 62, with the Megaball being 8. Additionally, the Megaplier for this draw is 4X.
Winning lottery numbers are officially sponsored by Jackpocket, the digital lottery courier service endorsed by the USA TODAY Network.
As the excitement continues to build, the winners of Tuesday’s drawing will be announced as soon as the information becomes available. For those interested in historical data or past winners, the Mega Millions website provides an exhaustive list.
For anyone looking to partake in the next thrilling draw, tickets can be purchased at various outlets including local convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores. Interestingly, a handful of states also allow you to purchase tickets online.
To participate, players need to select six numbers in total. Five of these numbers will be white balls ranging from 1 to 70, and the final number will be the gold Mega Ball, which ranges from 1 to 25. For those who find it daunting to pick their own numbers, the Quick Pick or Easy Pick options enable the computer to generate random numbers for you.
Additionally, players can opt to increase their potential non-grand prize winnings with the Megaplier feature for just an extra $1.
. This multiplier can enhance winnings by two, three, four, or even five times the original prize. The Megaplier number is drawn prior to the Mega Millions numbers on both Tuesday and Friday.
There are 15 Megaplier balls in total, each one capable of significantly boosting your prize money.
Tickets are not only easily accessible at brick-and-mortar locations like gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores, but can also be found at some airport terminals.
For a more modern approach, you may consider buying your tickets online through the Jackpocket app—a digital lottery courier service. This app is available in a range of U.S. states and territories including Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, 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 entire process, allowing you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, and even collect your winnings all from your phone or home computer.
Jackpocket is recognized as the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. It’s important to note that for audience referrals to Jackpocket services, Gannett may earn revenue. Potential participants need to be aware of the age requirements: 18 years or older, with certain variations such as 21+ in Arizona and 19+ in Nebraska. Jackpocket is not affiliated with any State Lottery.
Gambling problems are a serious concern, and anyone facing such issues can find assistance by calling the relevant hotline numbers. For example, residents of New York can call 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369). Different states provide different support numbers: Massachusetts residents can call 1-800-327-5050, Oregon residents can call 1-877-MYLIMIT, and for Puerto Rico, the number is 1-800-981-0023. For all other states, the general helpline is 1-800-GAMBLER. The Jackpocket website (jackpocket.com/tos) also offers full terms and conditions for its services.
The race to the next Mega Millions draw continues, with everyone holding their breath and dreaming of becoming the next multimillionaire. So if you’re feeling lucky, why not try your hand at it? Your winning numbers might just be the next to make history.
