As the final days of the week draw near, anticipation builds around the Mega Millions Lottery, where the pot for Friday’s draw has soared to a tantalizing $67 million. Just last week, New Jersey was put on the map when one astoundingly fortunate player garnered the first Mega Millions jackpot of 2022, walking away with a mind-boggling $1.13 billion.
The suspenseful culmination occurred around 11 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday. We can divulge the lucky numbers that were drawn: 10, 50, 56, 60, 66; with the Mega Ball logged in at 19 and a Megaplier of 3X.
Should our stars align for one fortunate player this coming Friday, they could walk away with an enticing $31 million. But winning this extraordinary game of chance comes with certain advice: if you snag that coveted Mega Millions jackpot, make your victory quiet, then proceed with calculated decisions.
The curious-minded may appreciate past lottery results as these could yield vital clues to wilting the behemoth that the Mega Millions jackpot has become. For those who missed the Tuesday numbers, we reiterate—the winning digits were 10, 50, 56, 60, 66, with the Mega Ball marked 19 and the Megaplier at 3X.
Sadly, we lack any Match 5 winners from Tuesday’s draw. For a comprehensive list of past winners’ data, the Mega Millions website remains a resourceful sanctuary.
For the uninitiated, the Megaplier is a captivating feature that promises to increase one’s non-jackpot winnings by two, three, four, or even five-fold, at the cost of an additional $1 per game. The Megaplier draw takes place prior to the main Mega Millions draw, choosing from a total of 15 balls—five marked with “2X”, three with “4X” and a single, game-changing “5X” ball.
If playing the Mega Millions intrigues you, first secure yourself a ticket from the nearest convenience store, gas station or grocery store. Some states even permit online ticket purchases. Once equipped, the game necessitates you to select six numbers. Five will be white balls with numbers from 1 to 70 and the last being the golden Mega Ball, numbered between 1 and 25.
For those skeptical about their chances, the “Quick Pick” or “Easy Pick” might be of interest—the computer randomly generates numbers for you. A further addition, the “Megaplier” for $1, can amplify non-grand winnings up to five times, with its draw occurring before the main event on Tuesday and Friday.
Whereas lottery tickets can traditionally be bought at stores and gas stations, online purchase is possible through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Available in numerous U.S. states, the Jackpocket app lets users choose their games and numbers, place their orders, view their tickets, and collect winnings, all from the comfort of their own homes, a smartphone or a computer.
Whether an enthusiastic gambler or merely a dreamer, the next chance to grasp at the elusive $67 million pot is yours for the taking come Friday.