The Mega Millions jackpot for the upcoming drawing on Tuesday has reached an impressive $97 million after no lucky winner claimed the grand prize in the previous draw.
According to lottery officials, the estimated cash value for the jackpot stands at approximately $46.4 million after taxes, making it an enticing prospect for potential winners.
This year, there have been two notable Mega Millions jackpot wins. In March, a fortunate player from New Jersey walked away with an astonishing $1.13 billion, marking one of the largest jackpots in the game’s history. Just earlier this month, another player in Illinois secured a significant $552 million jackpot, further fueling the excitement around Mega Millions.
Here are the winning numbers from the latest Mega Millions drawing held on Tuesday, June 25:
- Winning Numbers: 3, 16, 27, 47, 62
- Megaball: 8
- Megaplier: 4X
The Megaplier, which multiplies non-grand prize winnings by up to five times, adds an extra layer of excitement for participants. It was drawn alongside the main numbers on Tuesday and Friday.
For those unfamiliar with how to play Mega Millions, participants select six numbers. Five numbers are chosen from a range of 1 to 70 (white balls), while the Mega Ball is selected from numbers 1 to 25 (gold ball). Players also have the option to use a “Quick Pick” or “Easy Pick” if they prefer the lottery system to generate their numbers randomly.
Players can enhance their potential winnings by adding the Megaplier for an additional $1 per play, depending on the multiplier drawn.
To purchase tickets, players can visit authorized retailers such as gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and in some states, they can even buy tickets online through platforms like Jackpocket. Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, allows players in several states and territories to conveniently purchase, manage, and collect winnings through its app.
As the excitement builds around the next Mega Millions drawing, players across participating states and territories eagerly anticipate their chance to win big with each new jackpot announcement.