A $747.2 million Mega Millions jackpot was won on July 29th.
Before tonight’s drawing, if you haven’t picked up your Mega Millions® ticket, there is still time! A $1.28 billion Mega Millions jackpot, with a cash value of $747.2 million, is the talk of the country, with both regular Mega Millions players and those who are new to the game boosting the projected jackpot for Friday night’s drawing to an incredible $1.28 billion. That windfall might be spent in a myriad of ways.
In terms of Mega Millions prizes, that would be a record for the game’s 20-year existence. On October 23, 2018, a Mega Millions jackpot of $1.537 billion was won. As of this writing, it is the biggest lottery prize ever won on a single ticket sold in South Carolina.
According to Pat McDonald, Director of the Ohio Lottery, “We are excited about the opportunity Mega Millions brings to businesses and players, as well as good causes around the country.” Many people across the country, including members of the Mega Millions community, are eagerly awaiting tonight’s drawing.
At least four Mega Million jackpots have been scooped in 2022 so far, with the most recent being in California. Based on sales and interest rates, the jackpots can increase to as much as $20 million.
Since the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 303 million, you have a higher chance of being hit by lightning.
Everyone at Mega Millions is urging you to play the game responsibly, so please take advantage of the opportunity to do so.
Tickets for Mega Millions cost $2 each. A $1 Megaplier option is available in most jurisdictions to increase non-jackpot payouts. There are weekly drawings in Atlanta on Tuesday and Friday nights at 11 p.m. Eastern Time.
45 states, D.C., and the US Virgin Islands participate in Mega Millions. Each Tuesday and Friday, there are drawings. Each Mega Millions ticket sold generates half of the state’s revenue, which goes to lottery beneficiaries and retailers’ commissions. Lottery funds are distributed in a variety of ways in different jurisdictions.
What You Need To Know About Mega Millions
Tickets for Mega Millions® cost $2.00 each.
The white balls have numbers ranging from 1 to 70, and the gold Mega Ball has a number ranging from 1 to 25. Players can also select Easy Pick/Quick Pick to have the numbers randomly selected for them from the two pools of numbers. By matching all six winning numbers in a lottery, you win the jackpot.
There will be a fluctuation in the initial jackpot until further notice based on purchases.
It is possible to win a reward in Mega Millions in nine different ways, ranging from the jackpot to $2: