Will a $2 (or more) Mega Millions lotto ticket make you a mega millionaire?
After no one matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Friday, June 9, drawing, the jackpot rolled over (again!) to $260 million. See recap below. Tuesday, June 13, numbers were 8-10-19-44-47 and Mega Ball was 4. Megaplier was 4X. No one matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball in Tuesday's drawing. So there was another rollover with the grand prize at $281 million. The next chance to win is 11 p.m. Friday, June 16.
There were no winners for the Friday, June 9, drawing, and there was another rollover.
Tickets start at $2 apiece.
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What we know about winners:Lotto jackpots have surpassed $1 billion six times
Here's a snapshot of recent drawings and how much the jackpot has climbed (in so short a time):
- Friday, June 9: $240 million
- Tuesday, June 6: $218 million
- Friday, June 2: $203 million
- Tuesday, May 30: $187 million
- Friday, May 26: $169 million
- Tuesday, May 23: $150 million
- Friday, May 19: $132 million
- Tuesday, May 16: $113 million
- Friday, May 12: $99 million
- Tuesday, May 9: $83 million
- Friday, May 5: $68 million
- Tuesday, May 2: $52 million
- Friday, April 28: $38 million
- Tuesday, April 25: $26 million
- Friday, April 21: $20 million
What were the numbers:This combination of 6 numbers won $185.3 million on Valentine's Day 2022
Mega Millions drawings are held at 11 p.m. EST Tuesdays andFridays.
Below are some frequently asked questions about Mega Millions, Powerball and lottery odds.
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How much was the Mega Millions lottery jackpot for June 13?
an estimated prize of $260 million and a cash option of $134.3 million
How much was the Mega Millions lottery jackpot for June 9?
an estimated prize of $240 million and a cash option of $124 million
How long has Mega Millions rolled over?
This Mega Millions jackpot has rolled over since April 21. Before that, one ticket purchased in New York matchedall six numbersto win the $476 million Mega Millions jackpot (cash option was $253.1 million). In addition, two tickets purchased in Illinois and Massachusetts matched five numbers to win $1 million. While $476 million is a lot of money, the grand prize did not make the Top 10 lottery jackpots for Mega Millions or Powerball (see below).
What are the odds of winning Mega Millions?
According to theMega Millions website, you have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance to match all five white balls plus the gold Mega Ball. Prizes range from $2 (for matching the Mega Ball) to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.
What are the odds of winning Powerball?
Powerball drawings are held at 11 p.m. EST Monday, Wednesday and Saturdays. According toPowerball.com, players have a 1 in 292.2 million chance to match all six numbers. Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.
Can Florida lottery winners remain anonymous?
According toFlorida Lottery's website, winners cannot remain anonymous: "Florida law mandates that the Florida Lottery provide records containing information such as the winner's name, city of residence; game won, date won, and amount won to any third party who requests the information."
However, the site states, since May 25, 2022, the "names of lottery winners claiming prizes of $250,000 or greater will be temporarily exempt from public disclosure for 90 days from the date the prize is claimed, unless otherwise waived by the winner."
Lottery experts and lawyers have said there are ways to remain anonymous if you win.
Can I buy Florida lottery tickets online?
No. Some states have this option via an app or website, but not the Florida Lottery. Tickets cannot be purchased by mail, fax or online. There are more than 13,000 authorized Florida Lottery retailers here, the site states.
I bought Powerball ticket in another state. Can I cash in my winnings in Florida?
No. Powerball prizes must be claimed in the state where the ticket was purchased, the Florida Lottery says.
I bought a Mega Millions ticket in another state. Can I cash in my winnings in Florida?
No. Mega Millions prizes must be claimed in the state where the ticket was purchased, the Florida Lottery says.
When do Florida lottery tickets expire?
Prizes for Florida Lottery must be claimed within 180 days (six months) from the date of the drawing. To claim a single-payment cash option, a winner has within the first 60 days after the applicable draw date to claim it. Florida Lottery says its scratch-off tickets and Fast Play game prizes "must be claimed within 60 days of the official end-of-game date. Once the applicable time period has elapsed, the related Florida Lottery ticket will expire."
What happens to the unclaimed prize money?
According to the Florida Lottery, state law requires 80% of unclaimed prize funds from expired tickets be transferred to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund. The remaining 20% is returned to the prize pool for future drawings.
What happens to unclaimed Powerball prize money?
Should a Powerball ticket not be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date, the Florida Lottery site states, "the funds to pay the unclaimed jackpot will be returned to the lottery members in their proportion of sales for the jackpot rollover series." According to Powerball's site, "unclaimed prizes are kept by the lottery jurisdiction. If a Grand Prize goes unclaimed, the money must be returned to all lotteries in proportion to their sales for the draw run. The lotteries then distribute the money, based on their own jurisdiction's laws, to other lottery games or to their jurisdiction's general fund, or otherwise as required by law."
What happens to unclaimed Mega Millions prize money?
Should a Mega Millions ticket not be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date, "the funds to pay the unclaimed jackpot will be returned to the lottery members in their proportion of sales for the jackpot rollover series."
What is the largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history?
The largest lottery prize ever climbed to $2.04 billion in November. The jackpot was an estimated $1.9 billion days before the drawing, but lottery ticket sales helped it grow to more than $2 billion after updated calculations. A single ticket purchased in California won the grand prize, and the winner was revealed on Valentine's Day − Feb. 14, 2023.
When did lotto jackpots hit $1 billion or more?
As of June 13, 2023, there have been six lottery jackpots that have surpassed $1 billion. Half of the prizes were won (but not necessarily claimed) in January.
- 6.$1.05 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 22, 2021: A single ticket won in Michigan.
- 5.$1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022: A single ticket won in Illinois.
- 5.$1.35 billion, Jan. 13, 2023: A single ticket was purchased in Maine.
- 3.$1.537 billion, Mega Millions, Oct. 23, 2018: A single ticket won in South Carolina.
- 2.$1.586 billion, Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016: Three tickets won from California, Florida, Tennessee.
- 1.$2.04 billion, Powerball, Nov. 7, 2022: A single ticket won in California.
What are the Top 10 largest Mega Millions jackpots ever?
According to its website, here are the Top 10 Mega Millions jackpots as of June 13, 2023:
- 10.$522 million — June 7, 2019; California
- 9.$533 million — March 30, 2018; New Jersey
- 8.$536 million — July 8, 2016; Indiana
- 7.$543 million — July 24, 2018; California
- 6.$648 million — Dec. 17, 2013; California and Georgia
- 5.$656 million — March 30, 2012; Illinois, Kansas and Maryland
- 4.$1.05 billion — Jan. 22, 2021; Michigan
- 3.$1.337 billion — July 29, 2022; Illinois
- 2.$1.35 billion — Jan. 13, 2023; Maine
- 1.$1.537 billion — Oct. 23, 2018; South Carolina
What are the Top 10 largest Powerball jackpots ever?
Here are the Top 10 Powerball jackpots as of June 13, 2023:
- 10.$590.5 million — May 18, 2013; Florida
- 9.$632.6 million — Jan. 5, 2022; California and Wisconsin
- 8.$687.8 million — Oct. 27, 2018; Iowa and New York
- 7.$699.8 million — Oct. 4, 2021; California
- 6.$731.1 million — Jan. 20, 2021; Maryland
- 5.$754.6 million — Feb. 6, 2023; Washington
- 4.$758.7 million — Aug. 23, 2017; Massachusetts
- 3.$768.4 million — March 27, 2019; Wisconsin
- 2.$1.586 billion — Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida and Tennessee
- 1.$2.04 billion — Nov. 7, 2022; California
What are the Top 10 largest lottery jackpots ever?
The following Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots made the Top 10 biggest lottery jackpots in U.S. history, as of June 13, 2023.
- 10.$731.1 million Powerball drawing — Jan. 20, 2021; Maryland
- 9.$754.6 million Powerball drawing — Feb. 6, 2023; Washington
- 8.$758.7 million Powerball drawing — Aug. 23, 2017; Massachusetts
- 7.$768.4 million Powerball drawing — March 27, 2019; Wisconsin
- 6.$1.05 billion Mega Millions drawing — Jan. 22, 2021; Michigan
- 5.$1.337 billion Mega Millions drawing — July 29, 2022; Illinois
- 4.$1.35 billion Mega Millions drawing — Jan. 13, 2023; Maine
- 3.$1.537 billion Mega Millions drawing — Oct. 23, 2018; South Carolina
- 2.$1.586 billion Powerball drawing — Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida and Tennessee
- 1.$2.04 billion Powerball drawing — Nov. 7, 2022; California
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