In Atlanta, Georgia, the Mega Millions jackpot has soared to an impressive $650 million as no winners were able to match the winning numbers in the latest drawing. The excitement is building as players eagerly anticipate the next drawing on Tuesday, hoping to clinch the massive jackpot, which offers a cash option of $308.6 million.
The winning numbers for the previous $607 million drawing were 61, 33, 15, 37, and 55, with a Mega ball of 24 and a Megaplier of 4X. The odds of winning the grand prize stand at a staggering 1 in 302,575,350, making it a challenging but enticing endeavor for hopeful participants.
Interestingly, the last Mega Millions jackpot win occurred on December 8 when two lucky winners in California matched all six numbers to secure the $395 million prize. However, the record for the largest jackpot in Mega Millions history was set in Florida on August 8, 2023, with a monumental $1.602 billion prize – the largest ever won on a single ticket worldwide.
The current $650 million jackpot ranks as the seventh-largest prize ever offered by the Mega Millions game, adding to the allure and excitement surrounding the high-stakes draw. With participants from 45 states, as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Mega Millions draw has captured the attention and imagination of countless individuals across the country.
Players have until 9:45 p.m. on draw nights to purchase their tickets, heightening the anticipation and suspense as they await the chance to potentially claim the life-changing jackpot. As the Mega Millions frenzy continues to grow, the next drawing presents a thrilling opportunity for one lucky individual to strike it rich and join the ranks of jackpot winners in this popular nationwide lottery game.