The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday, June 28, 2024, has surged to an impressive $116 million after no one claimed the prize on Tuesday. The winning numbers are scheduled to be drawn just after 11 p.m. ET, and there’s great anticipation to see if anyone will finally hit the jackpot. If a lucky player wins, they could walk away with an estimated cash value of $55.2 million if they choose the lump-sum payment option.
For those eagerly awaiting the results, the winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing on June 28, 2024, are 66, 28, 33, 31, and 42, with the Megaball number being 24. The Megaplier for this drawing is 3X, meaning any non-jackpot prizes won with a Megaplier ticket will be tripled.
To check if there were any winners for this drawing, you can visit the official Mega Millions website, where the latest information will be updated as soon as it becomes available.
Playing Mega Millions involves selecting six numbers. Participants need to choose five numbers from a set of white balls ranging from 1 to 70, and one number from a set of gold Mega Balls ranging from 1 to 25. For those who prefer not to choose their numbers, there is a “Quick Pick” or “Easy Pick” option, where the computer randomly generates the numbers for you. Players can also opt to add the “Megaplier” for an additional $1 per ticket, which can increase non-grand prize winnings by two, three, four, or even five times. The Megaplier number is drawn before the main Mega Millions numbers on both Tuesday and Friday drawings.
Tickets can be purchased at various locations, including convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and some airport terminals. In addition, tickets can also be bought online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in numerous states and territories such as 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 provides a convenient way to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, view your ticket, and collect any winnings using your phone or home computer.
For more information and to view a list of past winners, visit the Mega Millions website. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY, highlighting the excitement and anticipation surrounding the upcoming Mega Millions drawing and the potential life-changing winnings it could bring.