The Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, September 23 offered a staggering $451 million jackpot—with a cash payout option of approximately $208.7 million. Here’s what you need to know if you bought a ticket.
Tuesday’s winning Mega Millions numbers
If you missed the drawing, these are the winning numbers from Tuesday night:
- 13 – 24 – 41 – 42 – 70
- Mega Ball: 18
Players who match all six numbers win the grand prize, either as a lump sum or over 30 years of escalating payments.
Odds of winning remain steep
According to Mega Millions, the odds of hitting the jackpot are about 1 in 302.6 million—making a win highly unlikely, but not impossible. The last big winner claimed a $344 million prize back in March.
What happens if nobody wins?
If no one matched all six numbers:
- The jackpot will roll over to Friday’s drawing.
- The next estimated total would climb higher, potentially surpassing $480 million.
Mega Millions is played in 45 states, plus Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
How Mega Millions works
To play:
- Pick five numbers from 1 to 70
- Pick one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25
- Or choose Easy Pick for randomly selected numbers
Tickets cost $5 each, and drawings happen every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET.
Winners can choose between:
- Lump sum payout (cash option)
- 30 annual payments, increasing by 5% each year
What to do if you win
If your numbers hit:
- Sign your ticket immediately
- Consult with a financial advisor and attorney
- Decide between lump sum or annuity
- Contact your state lottery office to claim
You may be required to go public, depending on your state’s laws.
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