Title: Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $820 Million as Powerball Fever Subsides
Subtitle: No Winners in Friday’s Drawing Pushes Mega Millions Prize to Fifth-Largest in Lottery’s History
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After a historic Powerball win of over a billion dollars, the Mega Millions lottery now takes center stage as its jackpot climbs to an estimated $820 million. In Friday’s drawing, no tickets were able to match all the numbers, fueling excitement and anticipation for the next drawing.
The winning numbers for the Mega Millions on Friday were 29-40-47-50-57, with the Mega Ball number being 25. While there was no jackpot winner, eight lucky individuals matched the first five numbers, earning each of them a $1 million prize. The winning tickets were purchased in California, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, and New Jersey.
The forthcoming drawing, set to take place on Tuesday, promises the chance to win the staggering $820 million jackpot. Winners also have the option to claim a lump-sum cash prize of $422 million if they desire immediate access to their winnings.
This incredible jackpot marks the fifth-largest Mega Millions lottery run in history, with the jackpot surpassing $1 billion on four previous occasions. The most recent record-breaking win occurred in Maine in January 2021, where a $1.348 billion ticket was sold. The highest Mega Millions jackpot ever, amounting to a remarkable $1.537 billion, was won in South Carolina in 2018.
Although the odds of claiming the grand prize are undoubtedly slim, approximately 1 in 302.5 million, residents in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the US Virgin Islands still have a chance to try their luck before Tuesday’s drawing at 11 p.m. Eastern Time.
As the Mega Millions jackpot climbs to astronomical heights, it continues to captivate the nation, stirring up dreams of instant wealth and financial freedom. People from all walks of life eagerly await the outcome of Tuesday’s draw in the hope of becoming the next lucky individual to strike it rich.