Someone might be waking up a multimillionaire after Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing for a $54 million jackpot.
The winning numbers were 10, 16, 50, 60, 61, with a Mega Ball of 17. The drawing took place at 11:19 p.m. and followed the most recent jackpot win of $344 million on March 25.
If no one claims the prize, the jackpot will continue to grow. The current cash option stands at approximately $25.7 million. Players hoping to win must match all six numbers drawn—five from a pool of 70, and the Mega Ball from a separate pool of 25.
According to the game’s official website, the odds of hitting the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350. Tickets cost $5 and are available in 45 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drawings occur every Tuesday and Friday.
Winners may choose to receive the full jackpot amount through 30 annual payments that increase by 5% each year, or opt for the lump-sum payout.
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