Could today be your fortunate day?
The estimated jackpot for the Mega Millions lottery was $114 million, with a cash choice of $56.1 million for the draw on Tuesday night, as indicated by the Mega Millions website.Â
The last time the jackpot was won was on Dec. 8 when two California tickets sold at the same place divided a $394 million Mega Millions jackpot.
On the other hand, the Powerball jackpot has reset to $20 million after a $842.4 million jackpot was won in Michigan on New Year’s Day, based on information from the Powerball website.Â
What are the winning numbers for Mega Millions on 1/2/24?
Below are the winning numbers for the Mega Millions draw on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024:
3 – 18 – 27 – 29 – 64 and Megaball 1
Megaplier was 2x
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When is the next Mega Millions draw?
Mega Millions draws occur every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.
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How can I play Mega Millions?
The cost is $2 per ticket, but you have the option to add the Megaplier for $1, which will multiply the potential prize up to five times the original prize (excluding the jackpot).
Each player chooses five numbers from 1 to 70 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 25 for the Mega Ball. Alternatively, you can opt to have the lottery machine generate a random Quick Pick for you. You are not required to be a U.S. citizen or a resident of a particular state in which you purchase your ticket.
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How many matches are needed for a Mega Millions prize?
Matching just one – the Mega Ball can fetch you $2. Apart from the jackpot, matching all five white balls (except in California) can win you up to $1 million. You can check all the prize payouts on the Mega Millions site here.
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Where can you find Mega Millions?  
You can engage in the game in 45 states in addition to the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The states not providing Mega Millions are: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada and Utah.
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Where is it feasible to purchase lottery tickets?  
Tickets can be obtained in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also retail lottery tickets.Â
You also have the option to order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington D.C. and West Virginia. Through the Jackpocket app, you can choose your lottery game and numbers, place your order, view your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer. Â
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What is the cutoff for purchasing Mega Millions tickets?
The deadline for purchasing a Mega Millions ticket varies by state, so it’s advisable not to wait until the last moment. It could be anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour or more before the actual draw. For some third-party lottery apps, the deadline could be closer to two hours before the draw. For instance, Jackpocket in New Jersey has a deadline of 9:15 p.m. for the 11 p.m. ET draw.
Click here to check the deadline for your location.
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What are my likelihood of winning the lottery?
Participating in the Mega Millions can be thrilling, but it’s important not to start spending those millions before winning.
The probability of winning the jackpot are 302,575,350-to-1. The chances of matching all five white balls are 12,607,306-to-1.
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What does the cash option signify?
The primary lotteries in the United States provide two jackpot payout alternatives: annuity and cash.
The annuity option is distributed over time, with an immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments, increasing by 5% each year. The cash option is considerably less than the advertised jackpot, but it is paid as a lump sum. You don’t have to wait decades for the entire sum.
Can a jackpot winner keep their identity confidential?
In some states, such as New Jersey, winning the lottery anonymously is possible. This wasn’t always the situation, but now winners have the opportunity to remain anonymous under a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy. Each state lottery can provide additional information on whether a winner’s name and hometown are part of the public record.
What are the Top 10 Mega Millions jackpots?
Here are the Top 10 Mega Millions jackpots ever:
- $1.602 billion, Aug. 8, 2023: Won in Florida
- $1.537 billion, Oct. 23, 2018: Won in South Carolina
- $1.348 billion, Jan. 13, 2023: Obtained in Maine
- $1.337 billion: July 29, 2022:Â Acquired in Illinois
- $1.05 billion, Jan. 22, 2021: Obtained in Michigan
- $656 million, March 30, 2012: Three champions in Illinois, Kansas, MarylandÂ
- $648 million, Dec. 17, 2013: Two champions in California, Georgia
- $543 million, July 24, 2018: Obtained in California
- $536 million, July 8, 20116: Obtained in Indiana
- $533 million:Â March 30, 2018: Obtained in New JerseyÂ
What was the largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever?
Here’s an overview of the highest prizes won in the United States, in both the Powerball and the Mega Millions lotteries:
- $2.04 billion, Powerball, Nov. 7, 2022: Obtained in California
- $1.765 billion, Powerball, Oct. 11, 2023: Obtained in California
- $1.602 billion, Mega Millions, Aug. 8, 2023: Obtained in Florida
- $1.586 billion, Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016: Three champions in California, Florida, Tennessee
- $1.537 billion, Mega Millions, Oct. 23, 2018: Obtained in South Carolina
- $1.348 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 13, 2022: Obtained in Maine
- $1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022: Obtained in Illinois
- $1.08 billion, Powerball, July 19, 2023: Obtained in California
- $1.05 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 22, 2021: Obtained in Michigan
- $842.4 million, Powerball, Jan. 1, 2024: Obtained in Michigan
- $768.4 million, Powerball, March 27, 2019: Obtained in Wisconsin
- $758.7 million, Powerball, Aug. 23, 2017: Obtained in Massachusetts
- $754.6 million, Powerball:Â Feb. 6, 2023: Obtained in Washington
- $731.1 million,, Powerball, Jan. 20, 2021: Obtained in Maryland
- $699.8 million, Powerball, Oct. 4, 2021: Obtained in California
- $687.8 million, Powerball, Oct. 27, 2018: Two champions in Iowa, New York
- $656 million, Mega Millions, March 30, 2012: Three champions in Illinois, Kansas, MarylandÂ
- $648 million, Mega Millions, Dec. 17, 2013: Two champions in California, Georgia
- $632.6 million, Powerball, Jan. 5, 2022:Â Two champions in California, Wisconsin
- $590.5 million, Powerball, May 18, 2013: Obtained in Florida
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