How much is the biggest lottery right now?
The record for the largest jackpots in US lottery history is just north of $1.5 billion. A Powerball prize of $1.586 billion was split between three winners in January 2016. A $1.537 billion Mega Millions prize in October 2018 was claimed anonymously by a South Carolinian.
Where was the winning Mega Millions ticket sold last night?
One ticket sold in Arizona for Friday night’s Mega Millions drawing matched all six numbers to win the $108 million jackpot, according to the lottery website. The winning ticket was sold at Desert Martini on McCulloch Boulevard in North Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Has anyone won the Mega Millions?
A lucky ticket holder in New York won the big Mega Millions® jackpot Tuesday night! A single ticket sold in that state matched all six numbers drawn September 21 – the white balls 36, 41, 45, 51 and 56, plus the gold Mega Ball 13 – to win the $431 million prize ($314.4 million cash).
How much is 3 numbers in Mega Millions?
3 numbers plus the Mega Ball – $200.
Is Mega Millions close to $500 million jackpot?
Mega Millions, the massive lottery game spanning 45 states, is approaching a $500 million jackpot, noted the lottery agency in a Wednesday statement. The next chance for a lucky winner is Friday after no ticket matched all six numbers pulled Tuesday.
What to do if you win $500 million lottery?
Here’s What To Do If You Win $500 Million Lottery. 1. Stay anonymous. 2. Sign the winning lottery ticket. 3. Choose an upfront, lump-sum cash payment or the annuity payments. 4. Assemble a stellar team of financial, legal and tax advisors. 5. Pay off your existing debt.
What were the numbers in the first Mega Millions draw?
The first ever Mega Millions draw took place on May 17, 2002 – the numbers 15, 18, 25, 33, and 47 (and 30 as the Mega Ball) were drawn.
What are the odds of winning the lottery?
That occurred on Oct. 23, 2018, when one joyful South Carolina ticket buyer cashed in for a staggering $1.537 billion. The odds of correctly selecting all five numbered balls — ranging from one to 70 — plus the Mega Millions number is one-in-302,575,350.