The recent Mega Millions drawing on October 7 resulted in no jackpot winner. The jackpot was estimated at a substantial $547 million, with a cash option of $251.7 million. The numbers drawn were 17, 26, 33, 45, and 56, with the Mega Ball being 19.
Next Mega Millions Drawing
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday, October 10. Drawings occur every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Participants can purchase tickets until 10:45 p.m. on the draw night.
How to Play Mega Millions
- Cost of a ticket: $5
- Players select six numbers from two pools:
- Five numbers from 1 to 70 (white balls)
- One number from 1 to 24 (gold Mega Ball)
- Easy Pick/Quick Pick option is available for convenience.
Prizes Breakdown
Mega Millions offers various prize tiers based on the numbers matched:
- Jackpot: Match 5 White Balls + Mega Ball
- $2M to $10M: Match 5 White Balls
- $20,000 to $100,000: Match 4 White Balls + Mega Ball
- $1,000 to $5,000: Match 4 White Balls
- $400 to $2,000: Match 3 White Balls + Mega Ball
- $20 to $100: Match 3 White Balls
- $14 to $70: Match 1 White Ball + Mega Ball
- $10 to $50: Match Mega Ball
Odds of Winning
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot, which requires matching all five white balls along with the Mega Ball, stand at 1 in 290,472,336.
Claiming the Jackpot
Winners of the jackpot can choose between an annuity or a cash payment. The annuity consists of one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments, each increasing by 5%. This structure is designed to help maintain the winners’ lifestyle amidst inflation.
The cash payment offers a one-time lump sum equivalent to the total cash in the jackpot prize pool. In cases where multiple winners emerge from a single drawing, the prize is divided equally among them.
Where to Find Winning Numbers
Winning numbers for Mega Millions can be viewed on platforms such as YouTube, as well as on the Mega Millions and the Michigan Lottery websites.
