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Mega Millions winning numbers for August 23 drawing; Jackpot soars to $575 million
View Date:2024-12-23 10:43:48
The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday's drawing has risen to an estimated $575 million after no one won the big prize on Friday.
The winning numbers were drawn just after 11 p.m. ET on Friday, and we have the results below.
A lucky player could've walked away with an estimated $265.6 million lump-sum payment after taxes if they had won the $535 million jackpot on Friday, according to the lottery.
Two people have won a Mega Millions jackpot this year: In March when a player in New Jersey walked away with a whopping $1.13 billion, and in June when a player in Illinois won $552 million.
Check below for the winning numbers from the Friday, Aug. 23, Mega Millions drawing.
Mega Millions winning numbers for 8/23/24
The winning numbers for Friday's Mega Millions jackpot were 69, 66, 28, 44 and 30 with a Mega Ball of 2. The Megaplier was 3X.
Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
Did anyone win Mega Millions?
Mega Millions players, get those tickets ready because the jackpot is climbing again! There were no jackpot winners in Friday's drawing, but Tuesday's drawing has jumped to an estimated $575 million. There were two lucky players in Texas that won $1 million after having all the correct white ball numbers for the Match 5. A player in Tennessee also won $3 million after having the lucky numbers for the Match 5 + Megaplier.
To view the list of past winners, visit the Mega Millions website.
How to play the Mega Millions
In order to buy a ticket, you'll have to visit your local convenience store, gas station or grocery store − and in a handful of states, you can purchase tickets online.
To play, you will need to pick six numbers. Five numbers will be white balls ranging from 1 to 70. The gold Mega Ball is one number between 1 and 25.
If you believe the odds are against you, ask for a "Quick Pick" or an "Easy Pick," the computer will randomly generate the numbers for you.
Players can add the "Megaplier" for $1, which can increase non-grand prize winnings by two, three, four or five times. The Megaplier is drawn before the Mega Millions numbers on Tuesday and Friday.
There are 15 Megapiler balls in all:
- 2X, five balls
- 3X, six balls
- 4X, three balls
- 5X, one ball
Where can you buy lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
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