Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $267 Million
The Mega Millions drawing on September 29 has reached an astonishing $267 million, leaving ticket holders across the country eager to see if they’ve hit the jackpot. The numbers were drawn just after 11 p.m. ET, and the results are in.
According to the lottery, if there is a winner for Friday’s drawing and they choose the cash option, they will take home a whopping $123.3 million. This life-changing amount is enough to make anyone’s dreams come true.
So, what were the winning numbers for Friday, September 29? The lucky digits are 18, 40, 47, 55, 64, and the Powerball number was 11. The Megaplier was 4X, adding additional excitement for potential winners.
For those who may be unfamiliar with how to play the Mega Millions, here’s a brief overview. When purchasing a ticket, players have the opportunity to select six numbers. The first five are chosen from a range of 1 to 70 for the white balls, while the last number, known as the golden Mega Ball, is chosen from 1 to 25. If picking numbers seems overwhelming, the option to select Easy Pick or Quick Pick is available, which generates random numbers for the ticket.
In certain states, players can also choose to add a Megaplier for an additional dollar. This decision has the potential to increase non-jackpot winnings by 2, 3, 4, or even 5 times, multiplying the excitement for lucky winners.
While the $267 million jackpot is awe-inspiring, it is not the largest in Mega Millions history. The highest prize ever won stood at an astonishing $1.58 billion, obtained from a single winning ticket in Florida in August 2023. The other top five Mega Millions jackpots include a $1.537 billion prize won in South Carolina in October 2018, a $1.348 billion prize won in Maine in January 2023, a $1.337 billion prize won in Illinois in July 2022, and a $1.05 billion prize won in Michigan in January 2021.
As the excitement builds and players eagerly await the next drawing, the potential for someone to become the next Mega Millions millionaire is within reach. Will you be the lucky winner of the $267 million jackpot? Stay tuned for the next Mega Millions drawing to find out.