The Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $800 Million
Exciting news for lottery enthusiasts! The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an estimated $800 million for the upcoming Friday draw, after no winning ticket was sold since June 4th.
It’s been a while since we’ve seen a Mega Millions winner, with the last one taking home $552 million in Illinois back in June. The only other Mega Millions jackpot won this year was a staggering $1.1 billion ticket purchased in New Jersey in March.
If there’s a lucky winner this time around, they’ll have the choice between receiving the prize in annual installments over 29 years or taking a lump sum cash payment of $401.8 million.
The odds of hitting the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350, so winning this prize would truly be a life-changing event.
When is the Mega Millions Draw?
The Mega Millions draws take place every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. EST.
What are the Biggest Lottery Jackpots in US History?
- $2,040 million – Powerball, November 8, 2022 (California)
- $1,760 million – Powerball, October 11, 2023
- $1,586 million – Powerball, January 13, 2016 (California, Florida, Tennessee)
- $1,580 million – Mega Millions, August 8, 2023 (Florida)
- $1,537 million – Mega Millions, October 23, 2018 (South Carolina)
- $1,348 million – Mega Millions, January 13, 2023 (Maine)
- $1,337 million – Mega Millions, July 29, 2022 (Illinois)
- $1,326 million – Powerball, April 6, 2024 (Oregon)
- $1,130 million – Mega Millions, March 26, 2024
- $1,080 million – Powerball, July 19, 2023 (California)
With the Mega Millions jackpot climbing to new heights, the excitement and anticipation for the next draw are palpable. Will you be the lucky winner to take home the massive $800 million prize?
