Des Moines, Iowa – The Mega Millions jackpot has reached a staggering $1.1 billion after no lucky player managed to match all six numbers in the latest drawing on Friday night. This marks a period of over three months without a jackpot winner, leading to the jackpot steadily increasing week after week. The winning numbers for the latest drawing were 3, 8, 31, 35, 44, and 16.
Since December 8, there has been a total of 30 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner, allowing the jackpot to balloon to its current record-breaking amount. The next drawing, scheduled for Tuesday night, offers a cash payment estimated at $525.8 million for the lucky winner. Winners have the option to choose between a single annuity payment over 30 years or a lump sum cash payment, which is often the preferred choice.
If a player were to win the $1.1 billion jackpot, they would take home one of the largest prizes in the history of U.S. lotteries. In comparison, the Powerball jackpot has also grown significantly, standing at a $750 million annuity prize with a cash payout of $357.3 million. The next Powerball drawing is set to take place on Saturday night, offering another chance for hopeful players to strike it rich.
With both the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots reaching staggering amounts, lottery fever is gripping the nation as players line up to try their luck at winning these life-changing sums of money. The excitement and anticipation continue to build as the jackpots climb to unprecedented levels, leaving many dreaming of what they would do with their newfound wealth. As the drawings approach, speculation and excitement are at an all-time high as players imagine the possibilities that come with winning such astronomical prizes.