The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to a staggering $377 million for Tuesday’s draw after no lucky winner clinched the top prize in Friday night’s contest. The nerve-wrecking numbers were drawn a tad after 11 p.m. ET, with the results available below.
Should the stars align for a fortunate player in Tuesday’s drawing and they opt for the cash option, they stand to walk away with a cool $179.6 million.
And now, for the moment everyone’s been waiting for – the winning numbers for Tuesday, Dec. 5: 18, 35, 40, 64 and 67, with the Megaball of 18 and a Megaplier of 4X.
Any winners, you ask? Well, it’s time to hold your breath until 6 a.m. Wednesday when the answer will be revealed. For those eagerly anticipating the full list of winners, the lottery’s website is the go-to destination.
But how exactly does one play the Mega Millions? Simple, really. When buying a ticket, players pick six numbers: the first five are chosen from a range of 1 to 70 for the white balls, while the last number is plucked from 1 to 25 for the coveted golden Mega Ball. For those feeling indecisive about their choices, there’s always the Easy Pick or Quick Pick option, which generates random numbers for the ticket.
However, in certain states, the addition of a Megaplier for an extra buck is a gamer’s choice, potentially boosting non-jackpot winnings by a factor of two, three, four or even five times.
To get your hands on a ticket, the traditional method of purchasing in-person at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores still stands strong. Some airport terminals also sell tickets in thirsty anticipation of a lucky winner. And for an innovative twist, ordering tickets online through the Jackpocket service – the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network – is available in a specific list of U.S. states. This innovative app allows players to select their game, numbers, place their order, view their ticket, and collect their winnings using a phone or home PC.
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