The Mega Millions jackpot has once again soared to an impressive $45 million, promising a potential fortune to one lucky participant. Rising steadily over the past week, the immense prize pool follows in the wake of a New Jersey player claiming a monumental $1.13 billion—the first Mega Millions jackpot of the year.
This week’s highly anticipated draw will unfurl at approximately 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday. For those who miss the draw, rest assured the winning digits will be posted below. Should a participant hit all of the winning numbers, they’ll be able to saunter off with a cool $20.8 million—an esteemed honor for anyone savvy enough to choose the previous numbers drawn on Tuesday, April 2: 60, 50, 10, 66, 56; and Megaball: 19.
Despite the inherent thrill in revealing these potentially life-altering numbers, should you become an overnight millionaire courtesy of the Mega Millions jackpot, the unanimous advice is simple: stay silent. In the whirlwind of a big win, this is your first priority.
Looking for an ace up your sleeve for the upcoming Mega Millions draw? Recent lottery results could provide potential hints to this extravagant jackpot.
To all those curious of the stories behind previous winners, the Mega Millions website offers a comprehensive list of these lucky individuals. For those hankering for increased earnings, a handy feature called ‘Megaplier’ is available in most states, multiplying non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four and even five fold. Players can add this enticing feature for a modest additional $1 per play.
The Mega Millions game is easy to partake in, and just as easy to purchase. Tickets are available at your local convenience stores, gas stations and grocery stores, in addition to being offered online in numerous states. To play, simply choose five white-ball numbers ranging 1-70, and one golden Mega Ball number between 1-25. To those not comfortable with selecting their own numbers or feel the odds may not be in their favor, a ‘Quick Pick’ or ‘Easy Pick’ option will generate random numbers.
Adding the ‘Megaplier’ for an extra dollar can escalate non-grand prize winnings exponentially. Do keep in mind, the Megaplier is drawn before the Mega Millions numbers on Tuesdays and Fridays and consists of a variety of multipliers: five 2X balls, six 3X balls, three 4X balls, and a single lucky 5X ball.
The accessibility of purchasing lottery tickets extends beyond typical physical retail locations, with numerous airport terminals and online platforms allowing you to take a chance at becoming a millionaire. One such digital platform is Jackpocket, known as the official digital lottery courier for USA TODAY Network. Players can conveniently purchase and keep track of their tickets, even collect winnings straight from their phone or computer.
All intending players must be above the age of 18, with the minimum age kept at 21 in Arizona and 19 in Nebraska. Any concerns about gambling addiction, helplines and resources are readily available.
