Mega Millions Hits $875 Million for March 19 Drawing: According to the Mega Millions website, because no one won the Mega Millions jackpot Friday night, the jackpot will climb to an estimated $875 million with a cash option of $413.5 million.
This will remain the sixth-largest Mega Millions jackpot ever and the tenth-largest in U.S. lottery history (see below).
In Friday’s drawing, a ticket sold in New York came close to matching all five white balls to win $1 million.
On Dec. 8, two California tickets sold at the same location split the $394 million Mega Millions jackpot.
March 15 Mega Millions winning numbers
Mega Millions winning numbers for Friday, March 15, 2024 were 13 – 25 – 50 – 51 – 66 and Megaball 6. The Megaplier was 5x.
What is the next Mega Millions drawing?
Every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m., Mega Millions drawings are held.
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What is the cost of Mega Millions tickets?
For $1, you can add the Megaplier, which increases your potential prize up to five times the original prize (except for the jackpot).
A player selects five numbers from 1 to 70 for the white balls, and one number from 1 to 25 for the Mega Ball. You don’t have to be a U.S. citizen or resident of a state where you purchase your ticket to play. The lottery machine can also randomly select your number if you prefer.
In order to win the Mega Millions prize, how many balls must I match?
In California, you can win up to $1 million for matching all five white balls, but not the jackpot.
Mega Millions is available where?
The game is available in 45 states plus the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah do not offer Mega Millions.
What is the best place to buy lottery tickets?
Lottery tickets can be purchased at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier for the USA TODAY Network, also offers online lottery tickets in the following 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.
With Jackpocket, you can choose your lottery game and numbers, place your order, view your ticket, and collect your winnings all from your smartphone or computer.
When is the deadline for buying Mega Millions tickets?
There is a state-specific deadline for purchasing a Mega Millions ticket, so don’t wait until the last minute. It can be 15 minutes or more before the draw. For some third-party lottery apps, the deadline is closer to two hours before the drawing. Jackpocket, for example, has a 9:15 p.m. ET deadline for the 11 p.m. ET drawing.
