The Mega Millions prize pool increases to $1.25 billion after there were no jackpot winners on Tuesday evening.
The grand prize has a monetary worth of $625.3 million.
This is the fourth-largest prize in the history of Mega Millions.
The Megaplier was 4X and the gold Mega Ball was 12. On August 1st, Tuesday, the winning numbers drawn were 61, 45, 30, 24, and 8.
What happens if I win Mega Millions?
Mega Millions provides two choices.
You can take an annuity, where you are paid out immediately with one payment followed by 29 annual payments, each payment being the previous payment plus 5%.
Additionally, there is the option of receiving a lump-sum payment in cash which is equal to the entire sum of money in the prize pool of the Mega Millions jackpot.
What was the largest Mega Millions jackpot ever?
In 2018, a single ticket sold in South Carolina won the grand prize of $1.537 billion, which was the largest prize ever won in the world’s lottery.
In January 2021, a victorious ticket was sold in Michigan for $1.05 billion.
What’s the Megaplier?
The majority of states provide the Megaplier option, which boosts non-jackpot winnings by two, three, four, and fivefold.
The Megaplier is selected prior to every standard Mega Millions drawing. Five balls are labeled with “2X,” three with “4X,” and one with “5X” from a selection of 15 balls. It requires an extra $1 for each play.
Did anyone win Mega Millions Tuesday night?
There were winners in Texas who won $4 million with the Megaplier and 5 matches. Additionally, there were also winners in Wisconsin, New York, North Carolina, Massachusetts, and California who won $1 million with 5 matches. However, there were no jackpot winners.
To have a possibility of winning, you have the option to acquire tickets until 10:45 p.M. On that particular day. The subsequent selection will take place on Friday, August 4 at 11 p.M. Eastern Time.
Are you prepared to test your luck with the Mega Millions? Here is everything you should be aware of.
How to play the Mega Millions
Mega Millions tickets are priced at $2 per play.
There are a total of nine ways to win a prize, ranging from the jackpot to $2.
Players can pick balls from two separate pools: one pool contains gold balls numbered 1-25, and the other pool contains white balls numbered 1-70, with different numbers for each ball.
The Mega Millions website offers a random number generator in case you’re unable to decide. You have the option to choose your fortunate numbers manually or opt for Easy Pick or Quick Pick to have the numbers automatically selected.
When are the Mega Millions drawings?
Art sessions take place every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.M. The upcoming session is on Friday, Aug. 4.
Where to buy Mega Millions tickets
You can play Mega Millions in 47 localities across 45 states, as well as the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Use the website to find the search locations.
On the night of the drawing, you have the option to purchase a Mega Millions ticket at gas stations, convenience stores, and supermarkets in Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana until 10:45 p.M.
In Kentucky, residents can also purchase tickets online at www.KYLottery.com.
In Ohio, residents can use Lottery Card available in Kroger, Buehler’s Fresh Foods and Giant Eagle stores. It allows Ohio consumers to enter draw games on their phones and get notified and paid electronically if they win. You can also buy tickets online at www.OhioLottery.com.