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Fastexy Exchange|Mega Millions jackpot over $1 billion for 6th time ever: When is the next lottery drawing?
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Date:2025-04-07 15:54:50
The Fastexy ExchangeMega Millions jackpot finally topped $1 billion after months of growing steadily, now the fifth-largest prize in the game's history.
The jackpot currently sits at an estimated $1.1 billion with a cash value of $528.8 million after there were no winners in Friday's drawing.
No one has won the Mega Millions jackpot wince December 2023, when two tickets in California shared the $394 million prize. The largest jackpot ever won in the Mega Millions lottery was in August 2023, when a single ticket won the $1.602 billion prize out of Neptune Beach, Florida.
With the current jackpot, the Mega Millions has now exceeded $1 billion six times.
Ready to try your luck and win big? Here's what to know about the upcoming Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, March 26.
How do you play the Mega Millions?A guide on tickets, choosing numbers and odds to win
When are Mega Millions drawings?
Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET in Atlanta.
The next drawing will be on Tuesday, March 26.
Meanwhile, the next Powerball drawing is Monday night, with a jackpot of $800 million.
What were the last Mega Millions winning numbers?
The winning numbers from the Friday, March 22 drawing were 3, 8, 31, 35 and 44. The Mega Ball was 16 and the Megaplier was 3X.
While there were no overall jackpot winners from Friday's drawing, there was a Match 5 + Megaplier winner in Virginia and March 5 winners in California, Florida, Illinois, Nebraska and Texas.
Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
What is the Megaplier?
Most states offer the Megaplier feature, which increases non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four and five times.
It costs an additional $1 per play. Before each regular Mega Millions drawing, the Megaplier is drawn. From a pool of 15 balls, five are marked with "2X," three with "4X" and one with "5X."
How to play the Mega Millions
Tickets to Mega Millions cost $2 per play. There are nine total ways to win a prize, from the jackpot to $2.
Pick five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25.
Choose Easy Pick or Quick Pick to have the terminal randomly pick numbers for you. You win the jackpot by matching all six winning numbers in the drawing.
Players can add the "Megaplier" for $1 which can increase non-grand prize winnings by two, three, four or five. The Megapiler 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
What are the largest Mega Millions jackpots ever?
Here are the five largest Mega Millions jackpots ever won, according to the lottery:
- $1.602 billion from one winning ticket in Florida in August 2023
- $1.537 billion from one winning ticket in October 2018 in South Carolina
- $1.35 billion from one winning ticket in January 2023 in Maine
- $1.34 billion from one winning ticket in July 2022 in Illinois
- Current jackpot: $1.1 billion
Where to buy Mega Millions 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, 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.
Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. Must be 18+, 21+ in AZ and 19+ in NE. Not affiliated with any State Lottery. Gambling Problem? Call 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY); 1-800-327-5050 (MA); 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR); 1-800-981-0023 (PR); 1-800-GAMBLER (all others). Visit jackpocket.com/tos for full terms.
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