The Mega Millions Jackpot Continues to Soar After Tuesday’s Drawing
Despite two lucky players winning seven-figure prizes, the Mega Millions jackpot remains untouched since early June. The current jackpot has climbed to an incredible half a billion dollars, making it one of the most sought-after prizes in recent memory.
As the streak of drawings without a jackpot winner continues, the anticipation is mounting for the next drawing on Friday, August 23. The jackpot now stands at a jaw-dropping $527 million, with a cash option of $261.9 million up for grabs.
One fortunate player in Arizona managed to match all five white ball numbers, securing a $1 million win. Meanwhile, another player in Delaware opted for the “Megaplier” option, turning their $1 million ticket into a generous $4 million prize.
The most recent Mega Millions jackpot winner was an anonymous player in Illinois who scooped up a massive $552 million prize on June 4. 2024 has seen some incredible jackpot wins, with a ticket sold in New Jersey hitting a $1.13 billion jackpot in March and a Powerball ticket in Oregon winning over $1.3 billion in April.
The odds of winning the jackpot are steep, standing at one in 302,575,350. However, with such a sizable jackpot up for grabs, it’s no wonder players are eagerly awaiting the next drawing.
Mega Millions Winning Numbers for Tuesday, August 20, 2024
The winning numbers for the latest drawing were 5-20-26-49-51, Mega Ball 24, and 4x Megaplier.
When a player matches all five numbers and the Mega Ball, they have the choice between a jackpot paid out as an annuity over 30 years or a lump sum cash payout. Typically, winners opt for the cash option, which was $228.5 million for the recent drawing.
Players who match the first five numbers without the Mega Ball still stand to win at least $1 million, making it a lucrative game for participants.
What Time is the Mega Millions Drawing?
The Mega Millions drawings occur on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m. Eastern Time, giving players across the U.S. a chance to try their luck and potentially win big.
What are the Largest US Lottery Jackpots Ever Won?
- $2.04 billion: Powerball – Nov. 7, 2022
- $1.76 billion – Powerball – Oct. 11, 2023
- $1.586 billion: Powerball – Jan. 13, 2016
- $1.58 billion: Mega Millions – Aug. 8, 2023
- $1.537 billion: Mega Millions – Oct. 23, 2018
- $1.35 billion: Mega Millions – Jan. 13, 2023
- $1.337 billion: Mega Millions – July 29, 2022
- $1.326 billion: Powerball – April, 6, 2024
- $1.13 billion: Mega Millions – March 26, 2024
- $1.08 billion: Powerball – July 19, 2023
