Springfield, Illinois – The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday’s drawing has been reset to $20 million as a player from Illinois claimed Tuesday’s jackpot. The winning numbers for the draw are set to be drawn around 11 p.m. ET on Friday.
If a fortunate player wins the $20 million jackpot on Friday, they could potentially take home a $9.3 million lump-sum payment after taxes. The winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing on June 7 were 5, 22, 3, 12, 66 with the Megaball being 7 and a Megaplier of 4X.
For those wondering if anyone won the Mega Millions jackpot, the information will be made available once the winners are determined. To view a list of past winners, individuals can visit the Mega Millions website.
To play the Mega Millions, players must pick six numbers with five being white balls ranging from 1 to 70 and one gold Mega Ball ranging from 1 to 25. Players can also opt for a “Quick Pick” or “Easy Pick” where the computer generates random numbers for them.
Additionally, players have the option to add a “Megaplier” for an extra $1, increasing non-grand prize winnings by two, three, four, or five times. The Megaplier is drawn before the Mega Millions numbers on Tuesday and Friday. There are a total of 15 Megaplier balls available.
Tickets for the lottery can be purchased at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals. In certain states and territories, tickets can also be ordered online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
Jackpocket is available in states and territories including Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia for individuals looking to participate in the Mega Millions drawing.