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Another draw without a winner, after no one guessed the six numbers of the national lottery Mega Millions, That’s why the jackpot continues to grow, reaching a sum of $226 million dollars that will make a lucky player happy when the “balotera” spins again on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 8:00 pm Pacific Time and 11:00 pm Eastern Time.
The winning numbers for Friday, July 12, 2024 were 15,35,48,53,68 and the Mega Ball 8.
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How to play Mega Millions?
Each Mega Millions ticket is worth $2 to play with. Players also have the option to add a “Megaplier” to their purchased tickets and this has an additional value of $1, which can potentially multiply any prize as long as it is not the jackpot that a player wins.
The buyer must then choose five numbers between 1 and 70 and have them choose a Mega Ball. This can be done randomly, meaning the machine chooses the numbers at random, or the buyer can choose his or her own numbers. Tickets must be purchased one hour or more before the drawing.
“Players can choose six numbers from two separate number pools: five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 25 (the golden Mega Ball), or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick. You win the jackpot by matching all six winning numbers in one draw,” the website states
What happens if I win the Mega Millions jackpot?
To win the jackpot, you must match all five numbers plus the Mega Ball option. But luck can come with other smaller prizes. These are:
• 5 correct numbers + Mega Ball: Jackpot.
• 5 correct numbers: $1 million.
• 4 correct Mega Ball numbers: $10,000.
• 4 correct numbers: $500.
• 3 correct numbers + Mega Ball: $200.
• 3 correct numbers: $10.
• 2 correct numbers + Mega Ball: $10.
• 1 correct number + Mega Ball: $4.
• Hit Mega Ball: $2.
While it is true that the probability of winning the Mega Millions is not very high (one in 302,575,350 according to a mathematics professor at Syracuse University), nothing is impossible in this world and luck can be on your side.
If you are the lucky winner this coming Tuesday, January 10, the accumulated money from the jackpot will be distributed in installments to be delivered in an annuity over the course of 29 years, while if you opt for cash payment, the sum will be delivered in one installment.
What have been the biggest Mega Millions jackpots?
According to the lottery website, Since Mega Millions began in May 2002, there have been 11 jackpots worth more than $500 million, including three that exceeded $1 billion:
• October 2018: $1,537 million
• July 2022: $1,337 million
• January 2021: $1.05 billion
• March 2012: $656 million
• December 2013: $648 million
• December 2022: $565 million
• July 2018: $543 million
• July 2016: $536 million
• March 2018: $533 million
• June 2019: $522 million.
Where can I buy a ticket and how much does it cost?
Mega Millions tickets are sold in 45 states in the United States, as well as the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
You can usually find tickets at most gas stations and convenience stores. However, if you live in Illinois, Georgia, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, North Dakota, the District of Columbia, or Virginia, you can buy Mega Millions tickets online. You can also buy lottery ticket subscriptions if you live in New York. Each ticket costs $2.
Most convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores sell Mega Millions tickets, and the cut-off time can vary from 15 minutes before the drawing to an hour before the drawing. If you’re getting close to the deadline, you may want to call ahead to find out if your location is selling tickets.
You can visit the Mega Millions map here to find out exactly where tickets are sold in your state.
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