Mega Millions Jackpot
4/14/2022 admin
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF/AP) — One winning ticket has been sold in the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot.
The top prize drawn on Friday is the third-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history. The winning numbers are: 4, 26, 42, 50, 60 and a Mega Ball of 24. The winning ticket was sold in Michigan at a Kroger store in Novi.
Mega Millions is a drawing that occurs twice each week and gives players the opportunity to win a jackpot or other cash prizes. Each ticket costs $2. Every Mega Millions jackpot grows until the jackpot is won. Any Mega Millions jackpot can be won by a single individual or by multiple people. Saturday, the Mega Millions jackpot increased to an estimated $600 million and the Powerball jackpot remained at $470 million. The Mega Millions jackpot is the 8th-largest in the game’s history.
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There were 26 tickets sold in California that matched 4 numbers and the Mega Number. Those tickets were worth $11,036 a piece.
The Mega Millions jackpot had been growing since Sept. 15, when a winning ticket was sold in Wisconsin.
The California Lottery Twitter account posted Friday morning that the jackpot had hit the $1 billion mark.
The #MegaMillions jackpot is now $1 Billion, yes we said BILLION. Do you have your ticket yet? Tickets should be purchased during essential shopping trips only. #PlayForMillions#PlayItSafe#CALotterypic.twitter.com/NhNdvrTeLO
— California Lottery (@calottery) January 22, 2021
With the rush of people buying last-minute tickets Friday, the final Mega Millions prize could rise even higher. The drawing will be held at 8 p.m. PST Friday night.
The prize has gotten so big that it has outgrown the digital lottery display signs that can only show a jackpot up to $999 million.
A steady stream of lottery hopefuls were buying tickets Friday afternoon at a gas station in Hercules. Everyone has a dream. One man said he’d help the Richmond Snoop Dogg Youth Football League. Another player named Rosa said she was feeling lucky on her birthday.
When asked how many ticket she bought, Rosa replied, “Just one. You only need one to win right?”
Lottery spokesperson Jorge De La Cruz said via Zoom he was looking forward to a historic night.
“If the jackpot is hit, it will be the third largest in U.S. history,” said De La Cruz.
Two weeks ago, a Mega Millions lottery ticket was purchased at a gas station in Brentwood that was worth more than $2.3 million, California Lottery officials said.
While the massive Powerball prize worth an estimated $731.1 million was won by a single lucky ticket purchaser in Maryland earlier this week, players in the Bay Area still have a chance to cash in with the Mega Millions game.
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That winning Powerball ticket was old in Allegany County, located in northwestern Maryland, but additional details weren’t immediately available, the Maryland Lottery said in a statement. Just who gets these riches may never be known: In Maryland, winners have the right to remain anonymous.
The Powerball jackpot was the fifth-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever. Winning numbers for Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing were: 40-53-60-68-69 and a Powerball of 22.
This week marked the first time both lottery jackpots topped $700 million. The biggest prize for either game was a $1.58 billion Powerball jackpot won by three people in 2016.
No one had won either of the jackpots since mid-September, allowing the prizes to grow steadily for months. Such a long stretch without a winner is rare, but also reflects the incredibly small odds of winning — 1 in 292.2 million for Powerball and 1 in 302.5 million for Mega Millions.
Mega Millions and Powerball are both played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Mega Millions Prize Amounts
| Numbers Correct | Prize |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 w/ Mega Ball | Jackpot |
| 5 of 5 | $1,000,000 |
| 4 of 5 w/ Mega Ball | $10,000 |
| 4 of 4 | $500 |
| 3 of 5 w/ Mega Ball | $200 |
| 3 of 5 | $10 |
| 2 of 5 w/ Mega Ball | $10 |
| 1 of 5 w/ Mega Ball | $4 |
| 0 of 5 w/ Mega Ball | $2 |
In California, all prizes are pari-mutuel, payouts are based on sales and the number of winners. All other Mega Millions states set the 2nd through 9th prizes at pre-determined amounts.
Mega Millions Jackpot For Friday
Mega Millions Megaplier Prize Amounts
| Numbers Correct | Megaplier 2X | Megaplier 3X | Megaplier 4X | Megaplier 5X |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | $2,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $5,000,000 |
| 4 of 5 w/ Megaplier | $20,000 | $30,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 |
| 4 of 5 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $2,000 | $2,500 |
| 3 of 5 w/ Megaplier | $400 | $600 | $800 | $1,000 |
| 3 of 5 | $20 | $30 | $40 | $50 |
| 2 of 5 w/ Megaplier | $20 | $30 | $40 | $50 |
| 1 of 5 w/ Megaplier | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 |
| 0 of 5 w/ Megaplier | $4 | $6 | $8 | $10 |
Mega Millions FAQs
Can I buy a Mega Millions ticket online?
If you're in Texas, California, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Oregon, Washington or Pennsylvania you can purchase Mega Millions tickets through Lottery.com at play.lottery.com!
When is the Mega Millions?
Mega Millions drawings take place twice a week on Tuesday and Friday nights.
What time is the Mega Millions drawing?
Mega Millions Jackpot Amount
11:00 PM ET
What is the Mega Millions jackpot?
Mega Millions jackpots roll-over until there is a winner or multiple winners. You can find the latest Mega Millions jackpot amounts here on the Lottery.com Mega Millions Jackpots page.
Did anyone win the Mega Millions?
When Mega Millions resets to the minimum jackpot, it’s an indication that one or more players won in the most recent drawing.
What are the Mega Millions winning numbers?
View the latest Mega Millions winning numbers in the Lottery.com app or on the Lottery.com website following each drawing here on the Mega Millions Results page.
What are the odds of winning?
Higher than you think! The odds of winning a prize are 1 in 24.