Mega Millions jackpot soars to over $1 billion after no winner declared in draw

2024-12-24 09:39:43 source: category:Scams

The Mega Millions jackpot surged to over $1 billion after no winner was declared on Friday night's drawing.

The numbers drawn late Friday night were: 5, 10, 28, 52, 63 and gold Mega Ball 18.

The prize now has a cash value of $527.9 million, offered as a one-time, lump-sum payment. Alternately, the winnings can be paid out as one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments.

A Mega Millions wagering slip is held in Cranberry Township, Pa., Jan. 12, 2023.Gene J. Puskar/AP, FILE

Friday's drawing happened at 11 p.m. and is the 29th consecutive drawing with no jackpot winner. The next drawing takes place Tuesday, Aug. 1 at 11 p.m.

The largest prize was $1.537 billion won in South Carolina in October 2018.

There have been 29 consecutive drawings without jackpot winners. The last jackpot was won on April 18.

MORE: Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot sold in California

One ticket from Texas won $4 million and another ticket in Maryland won $1 million on Tuesday night, according to Mega Millions.

Earlier this month, a lucky winner from California took home a $1 billion Powerball jackpot.

Mega Millions is played in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tickets are $2 for one play.

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