Atlanta, Georgia – The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to an incredible $1.1 billion following the latest drawing on Friday night. The winning numbers drawn were 3, 8, 31, 35, and 44, with a Mega ball of 16 and a Megaplier of 3X.
Although no tickets matched all the winning numbers to claim the estimated $977 million jackpot, there were still some lucky winners. Five players from California, Florida, Illinois, Nebraska, and Texas each matched all five white balls to win $1 million. Additionally, one player from Virginia matched all five white balls as well as the Megaplier to take home $3 million.
The upcoming Mega Millions drawing scheduled for Tuesday presents players with a chance to win the estimated grand prize of $1.1 billion, with a cash option of $525.8 million. Typically, winners opt for the cash prize instead of the annuity paid out over 29 years.
The odds of winning the Mega Millions grand prize stand at 1 in 302,575,350, making it a challenging but potentially life-changing opportunity for players.
The last time the Mega Millions jackpot was won was on December 8th, where two lucky winners from California matched all six numbers to snag a $395 million prize. Currently, the $1.1 billion jackpot is the fifth-largest prize ever offered by the game.
Mega Millions is available for play 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 and try their luck at winning the massive jackpot.