Mega Millions jackpot becomes third biggest jackpot in gaming history after no winner
Another million-million draw didn't make a big winner. On Friday night, the Mega Millions jackpot jumped to over $1 billion after the draw ended with no jackpot winner.
Friday night's draw yielded numbers 3, 20, 46, 59, 63 and the gold Mega Ball 13. This is the fourth time in just over four years that the top prize has topped $1 billion, Mega Millions said in a statement.
The next draw jackpot will take place on Tuesday, January 10 and is estimated at $1.1 billion. It would be the third biggest jackpot in the history of the game if won at this amount.
"Mega Millions just hit the $1 billion mark again, so it's especially nice to see the jackpot grow throughout the holidays and into the new year" , said Pat McDonald, the principal director of the Mega Millions Consortium, said in the press release.
"We are grateful for the support of our customers and retailers, which enables each of our 47 member lotteries to generate funds for good causes in their jurisdiction. As the jackpot is growing, we encourage our players to stick to their entertainment budget and enjoy this jackpot with us,” he added.
Also read: Mega Millions Jackpot: How to Play, Where to Buy Tickets
The only Mega Millions jackpots above $1.1 billion on Tuesday are the record $1.537 billion won in South Carolina in 2018 and the $1.337 billion won in the 'Illinois last year.
According to the report, there were more than 4 million winning tickets for other prizes in Friday's draw, ranging from $2 million to $1 million.
Five tickets won the $1 million prize by matching all five white balls, with winners in New York, Florida, Maryland and New Jersey.
According to Mega Millions, over 27 million winning tickets have been sold in the 24 draws since the last jackpot was won on October 14, 2022.
Mega Millions is played in 45 states, Washington, D.C. and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The Mega Millions jackpot was last won by a player from Tennessee on April 15, 2022. The four Mega Millions jackpots won in 2022 were:
• January 28: California, $426 million
• March 8: New York, $128 million
• April 12: Minnesota, $110 million
• April 15: Tennessee, $15 million
Photo: Studio Minerva via Shutterstock
© 2023 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
Another million-million draw didn't make a big winner. On Friday night, the Mega Millions jackpot jumped to over $1 billion after the draw ended with no jackpot winner.
Friday night's draw yielded numbers 3, 20, 46, 59, 63 and the gold Mega Ball 13. This is the fourth time in just over four years that the top prize has topped $1 billion, Mega Millions said in a statement.
The next draw jackpot will take place on Tuesday, January 10 and is estimated at $1.1 billion. It would be the third biggest jackpot in the history of the game if won at this amount.
"Mega Millions just hit the $1 billion mark again, so it's especially nice to see the jackpot grow throughout the holidays and into the new year" , said Pat McDonald, the principal director of the Mega Millions Consortium, said in the press release.
"We are grateful for the support of our customers and retailers, which enables each of our 47 member lotteries to generate funds for good causes in their jurisdiction. As the jackpot is growing, we encourage our players to stick to their entertainment budget and enjoy this jackpot with us,” he added.
Also read: Mega Millions Jackpot: How to Play, Where to Buy Tickets
The only Mega Millions jackpots above $1.1 billion on Tuesday are the record $1.537 billion won in South Carolina in 2018 and the $1.337 billion won in the 'Illinois last year.
According to the report, there were more than 4 million winning tickets for other prizes in Friday's draw, ranging from $2 million to $1 million.
Five tickets won the $1 million prize by matching all five white balls, with winners in New York, Florida, Maryland and New Jersey.
According to Mega Millions, over 27 million winning tickets have been sold in the 24 draws since the last jackpot was won on October 14, 2022.
Mega Millions is played in 45 states, Washington, D.C. and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The Mega Millions jackpot was last won by a player from Tennessee on April 15, 2022. The four Mega Millions jackpots won in 2022 were:
• January 28: California, $426 million
• March 8: New York, $128 million
• April 12: Minnesota, $110 million
• April 15: Tennessee, $15 million
Photo: Studio Minerva via Shutterstock
© 2023 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
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