The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow, with an estimated $70 million up for grabs in the next drawing set for Tuesday, July 8 at 11 p.m. ET. The cash option for the prize stands at $31.3 million, offering a life-changing windfall for one lucky winner.
How to Play Mega Millions
To enter, players must purchase a $5 Mega Millions ticket and choose five white ball numbers (from 1 to 70) and one Mega Ball number (from 1 to 25).
Tickets are available in 45 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The deadline to buy tickets is typically 10:45 p.m. ET on draw nights.
Recent Mega Millions Jackpot Winners
While no ticket matched all six numbers in the last drawing, smaller prizes ranging from $10 to $1 million were awarded to players across the country.
The last jackpot winner took home over $300 million in early June.
Mega Millions Fast Facts
- Starting jackpot: $50 million
- Odds of winning the jackpot: 1 in 302.6 million
- Draw days: Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m. ET
- Biggest jackpot ever: $1.602 billion (won in August 2023)
What Happens If You Win?
Winners can choose between the annuity option—paid over 30 years—or the one-time lump sum cash option.
All winnings are subject to federal and possibly state taxes.
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