Did Mega Millions make you a millionaire overnight?
Afterno one matched all five numbersplus the Mega Ballin the Tuesday, Aug. 6 drawing, the grand prize climbed to $405 million for Friday, Aug. 9.
The winning numbers for Mega Millions on Friday were 12-32-38-40-57 and the Mega Ball was 21. Megaplier was 2x.
Tuesday's winning numbers were 23-29-36-61-70 and the Mega Ball was 22. Megaplier was 4x.
Tickets start at $2 apiece. Below is what to know about lottery odds, how long you have to claim the cash option if you bought a ticket in Wisconsin, and what happens to unclaimed prize money, according to the Wisconsin Lottery.
How much was Mega Millions lottery jackpot for Friday, Aug. 6?
An estimated $405 million with a cash option of $197.7 million.
When do Wisconsin Lottery tickets expire?
Prizes for Wisconsin Lottery must be claimed within 180 days (six months) from the date of the drawing. You can find a list of expired tickets, or those expiring soon, on theWisconsin Lottery website.
What happens to the unclaimed prize money?
According to the Wisconsin Lottery, the value of unclaimed prizes is credited to the Wisconsin Lottery property tax relief fund.
What are the odds of winning a Mega Millions lottery game?
Mega Millions drawings are held at 10 p.m. CDT Tuesday and Friday. According to the Wisconsin Lottery, players have a 1 in 302.6 million chance to match all six numbers. Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.
Are the odds of winning Mega Millions the same if the jackpot is $1 billion?
Players have a 1 in 24 chance of winning a prize,megamillions.comsays. Players have a 1 in 302.6 million chance to match all six numbers whether the jackpot is $20 million or $1 billion.
Can Wisconsin lottery winners remain anonymous?
No, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. Due to the state's open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner. Other information about the winner is released only with the winner's consent.
How do you claim a lottery prize in Wisconsin?
That depends on how much you won.
For prizes up to $599:
- You can redeem your winnings at any Wisconsin Lottery retail.
- At the Wisconsin Lottery offices in Madison or Milwaukee. The Wisconsin Lottery recommends arriving by 3:30 p.m. to allow enough time to process your ticket.
- Tickets can also be mailed to:
Prizes
P.O. Box 777
Madison, WI 53774
For prizes between $600 and $199,999:
- Prizes can be claimed in-person at the Wisconsin Lottery offices in Madison or Milwaukee. The Wisconsin Lottery recommends arriving by 3:30 p.m. for most prizes and 2 p.m. for prizes of $50,000 or more to allow enough time to process your ticket.
- Tickets can also be signed and mailed to:.
Prizes
P.O. Box 777
Madison, WI 53774
For prizes exceeding $200,000:
- Prizes must be claimed in-person at the Wisconsin Lottery office in Madison. The Wisconsin Lottery recommends calling 608-261-4916 to schedule a time to process the ticket.
When did lotto jackpots hit $1 billionor more?
As of Aug. 9, 2024, 11 lottery jackpots have reached or surpassed $1 billion. Only once has a jackpot surpassed $2 billion.
- 11.$1.05 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 22, 2021: A single ticket won in Michigan.
- 10.$1.08 billion, Powerball, July 19, 2023: A single ticket won in California.
- 9.$1.13 billion, Mega Millions, March 26, 2024: A single ticket won in New Jersey.
- 8.$1.33 billion, Powerball, April 6, 2024: A single ticket won in Oregon.
- 7.$1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022: A single ticket won in Illinois.
- 6.$1.35 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 13, 2023: A single ticket was purchased in Maine.
- 5.$1.537 billion, Mega Millions, Oct. 23, 2018: A single ticket won in South Carolina.
- 4.$1.58 billion, Mega Millions, Aug. 8, 2023: Asingle ticket won in Neptune Beach, Florida
- 3.$1.586 billion, Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016: Three tickets won from California, Florida, Tennessee.
- 2.$1.765 billion, Powerball, Oct. 11, 2023: A single ticket won from California.
- 1.$2.04 billion, Powerball, Nov. 7, 2022: A single ticket won in California.
What are the Top 10 largest lottery jackpots in U.S. history?
The following Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots made the Top 10 biggest lottery jackpots in U.S. history, as of Aug. 9, 2024.
- 10.$1.08 billion Powerball drawing — July 19, 2023; California
- 9.$1.1 billion Mega Millions drawing — March 26, 2024; New Jersey
- 8.$1.33 billion Powerball drawing — April 6, 2024; Oregon
- 7.$1.337 billion Mega Millions drawing — July 29, 2022; Illinois
- 6.$1.35 billion Mega Millions drawing — Jan. 13, 2023; Maine
- 5.$1.537 billion Mega Millions drawing — Oct. 23, 2018; South Carolina
- 4.$1.58 billion Mega Millions drawing — Aug. 8, 2023; Florida
- 3.$1.586 billion Powerball drawing — Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida and Tennessee
- 2.$1.765 billion Powerball drawing — Oct. 11, 2023; California
- 1.$2.04 billion Powerball drawing — Nov. 7, 2022; California
FAQs
Winning Mega Millions numbers for the $405 million jackpot on August 9, 2024: $20,000 winning ticket sold in Ohio. The lucky Mega Millions numbers for the Friday night drawing are 12, 32, 38, 40, 57 and Mega Ball 21.
Did anybody win the Mega Millions jackpot last night? ›
Complete game information and prize claiming instructions are available at all Lottery retailers. There was no jackpot winner in California for this draw. But there are 249,974 winning tickets! Get your ticket for the next draw.
How many numbers do you have to hit in the Mega Millions to win money? ›
MEGA MILLIONS WITH MEGAPLIER
| For only $2: Mega Millions® | For an extra $1: Mega Millions® with Megaplier® |
|---|
| Match | Win | 2x |
|---|
| 5 numbers | $1,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
| 4 numbers plus the Mega ball + | $10,000 | $20,000 |
| 4 numbers | $500 | $1000 |
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| Match | Win | Odds |
|---|
| 3 numbers | $10 | 1 in 606 |
| 2 numbers + Mega Ball | $10 | 1 in 693 |
| 1 number + Mega Ball | $4 | 1 in 89 |
| Mega Ball | $2 | 1 in 37 |
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To score a jackpot in the Mega Millions, a player must match all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball. The odds of scoring a jackpot prize are 1 in 302,575,350. Tickets cost $2 and can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times vary by state.
Did I win if I got two numbers on Mega Millions? ›
Matching two numbers won't win anything in Mega Millions unless one of the numbers is the Mega Ball. A ticket matching one of the five numbers and the Mega Ball is worth $4. Visit www.megamillions.com for a complete list of payout information.
What does megaplier mean? ›
The Megaplier feature gives you the option to multiply (from two to five times) the value of any non-jackpot prize you win based upon the Megaplier ball that is drawn. Add the Megaplier feature for an additional $1 per set of numbers.
What if I won one number on Mega Millions? ›
How many Mega Millions winning numbers do you need to match to win a prize? You only need to match one number in Mega Millions to win a prize. However, that number must be the Mega Ball, worth $2.
How much money do I win if I only get the mega number? ›
The Mega Ball - $2
If your gold Mega Ball matches the one that is drawn you will breakeven, getting your $2 ticket purchase back.
Do you win anything if you have one number? ›
How many Powerball numbers do you need to win a prize? You only need to match one number in Powerball to win a prize. However, that number must be the Powerball worth $4.
Most states offer a Megaplier feature to increase non-jackpot prizes by 2, 3, 4 or 5 times; it costs an additional $1 per play. Before each Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday and Friday nights, the Megaplier is drawn. From a pool of 15 balls, five are marked with 2X, six with 3X, three with 4X and one with 5X.
What are the payout options for Mega Millions? ›
If the winner wants all of their money now, they'll go the cash route. If they want to receive a small chunk of their winnings annually, they'll select the annuity option.
Is it worth playing the megaplier? ›
Is the Megaplier worth it? The Megaplier doesn't change your odds of winning Mega Millions, so it's important to keep in mind that it won't guarantee you any prizes. However, if you do win a non-jackpot prize, the Megaplier can significantly upgrade that prize.
How do you win $200 on Mega Millions? ›
Match 3 + Mega Ball: Match three numbers and the Mega Ball to win $200. The odds of winning are one in 14,547. Match 3: Match three numbers to win $10. The odds of winning one in 606.
How can I increase my chances of winning the Mega Millions? ›
You can, however, increase your chances by simply buying more tickets. Buying 100 tickets would cut your odds from 1 in 302.6 million to roughly 1 in 3.026 million. If you want to purchase nearly every possible number combination, that would set you back about $600 million.
What Lottery has the best odds? ›
THE BEST WORLDWIDE LOTTERY ODDS
| WORLDWIDE LOTTERY ODDS |
|---|
| Swedish Lotto | 1:139,838,160 |
| German Lotto | 1:139,838,160 |
| Powerball (US) | 1:292,201,338 |
| MegaMillions (US) | 1:302,573,350 |
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Tickets are $2 and there are nine ways to win a prize. Drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET.
What night is the Mega Millions drawing? ›
When is the next Mega Millions drawing? Drawings are held two times per week at approximately 11 p.m. ET every Tuesday and Friday.
What is the prize for the Megaplier? ›
For an additional $1 per play, the Megaplier, if activated, multiplies nonjackpot prizes. Multipliers are 2, 3, 4, and 5 (a second-prize Megaplier play can win $5 million cash). The Megaplier is not available in California, or on Just the Jackpot wagers (where offered).
What is the Powerball jackpot? ›
The jackpot is won by matching all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball. Jackpot winners may choose to receive their prize as an annuity, paid in 30 graduated payments over 29 years, or a lump-sum payment. Both advertised prize options are prior to federal and jurisdictional taxes.
