With no Mega Millions jackpot winners since April, the lottery's grand prize has risen to nearly $1.55 billion following Friday's drawing, edging closer to additional all-time highs.
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The Mega Millions jackpot is anticipated to be $1.55 billion, with a cash option of $757.2 million, which would be the highest payout in the lottery's history if won.
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The jackpot has been increasing throughout the spring, when a $20 million award was won on April 18 in Syracuse, New York.
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This year, five additional Mega Millions jackpots have been won, including a $1.348 billion haul in January, which was the second highest reward in the game's history.
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The winning numbers in the most recent drawing, which took place on Friday, August 4, were 11, 30, 45, 52, and 56. The Mega Ball had a value of 20 and the Megaplier had a value of 2X.
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Pick five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25 to play. To have the terminal randomly select numbers for you, select Easy Pick or Quick Pick. By matching all six winning numbers in the drawing, you win the jackpot.
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Match 5 $1 million winners were found in Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.
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It costs an additional $1 per play. Before each regular Mega Millions drawing, the Megaplier is drawn. From a pool of 15 balls, five are marked with "2X," three with "4X" and one with "5X."
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The estimated prize for the upcoming Mega Millions drawing is $1.55 billion, making it the highest payout in the lottery's history. Here are the other record-holders' positions:
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In the current 2023 lottery, $1.550 billion is up for grabs.In October 2018, one winning ticket in South Carolina generated $1.537 billion.In January 2023, one winning ticket in Maine will generate $1.348 billion.