Atlanta, Georgia – The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an estimated $875 million after no winning tickets were sold during the latest drawing. The excitement continues to build as players eagerly await the next drawing in hopes of scoring the massive grand prize.
On Friday night, the winning numbers that were drawn included 13, 25, 50, 51, and 66, with a Mega ball of 6 and a Megaplier of 5X. While the top prize went unclaimed, a lucky player in New York managed to match all five white balls and secure the game’s second-tier prize of $1 million.
The upcoming Mega Millions drawing scheduled for Tuesday offers players a chance to capture the $875 million jackpot, with a cash option of $413.5 million available. Winners often opt for the cash prize over the annuity payment plan, which consists of one immediate payment followed by 29 annual installments.
The odds of winning the grand prize stand at 1 in 302,575,350, making it a daunting but exhilarating endeavor for participants. The last time the Mega Millions jackpot was won was on December 8, when two winners in California each snagged a share of the $395 million prize.
With a history of jaw-dropping jackpots, the record $1.602 billion prize won in Florida on August 8, 2023, still stands as the largest lottery win from a single ticket. As the current $875 million jackpot ranks as the sixth-largest prize ever offered by the game, interest and excitement surrounding the draw continue to grow.
Mega Millions is a widely popular game played in 45 states, along with Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Players have until 9:45 p.m. on draw nights to purchase their tickets, with hopes of clinching the life-changing jackpot awaiting the lucky winner.