13 things more likely to happen than winning the Powerball jackpot
Hoping to win the Powerball jackpot? Here are 13 things more likely to happen than becoming an instant millionaire.
The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow after no one matched all six numbers from Friday night’s lottery drawing.
Grab your tickets and let’s see if you’re the game’s newest millionaire.
Here are the numbers for the Tuesday, Nov. 26, lottery drawing jackpot worth $489 million with a cash option of $229.3 million.
Mega Millions numbers 11/26/24
Tuesday night’s winning numbers were 5, 22, 24, 39, 42, and the Mega Ball was 3. The Megaplier was 3X.
Did anyone win Mega Millions last night, Tuesday, November 26th, 2024?
No one matched all six numbers to win the Mega Millions jackpot.
Two tickets purchased in California matched all five numbers except for the Mega Ball worth $1 million.
A ticket sold in Louisiana matched all five numbers except for the Mega Ball and added the Megaplier worth $3 million.
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.
What is the Mega Millions payout on matching 2 lottery numbers?
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.
How much is the Mega Millions drawing jackpot?
The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday’s drawing continues to grow at an estimated $514 million with a cash option of $241.0 million, according to megamillions.com.
When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
Drawings are held two times per week at approximately 10 p.m. CT every Tuesday and Friday. You can watch drawings via YouTube.
How much is a Mega Millions ticket?
A Mega Millions ticket costs $2 per play. For an additional $1, players can add the Megaplier to potentially increase their winnings outside of the jackpot.
How to play Mega Millions in 2024
Here’s how to play Mega Millions:
Powerball winning numbers
The winning numbers for Monday night’s drawing were 5, 35, 45, 60, 63, and the Powerball is 12. The Power Play was 2X.
How much is the Powerball drawing jackpot?
The current Powerball jackpot continues to grow to an estimated $196 million with a cash option of $90.7 million, after no one matched all six numbers from Monday night’s drawing.
Mega Millions 2024Â drawing jackpot lottery winners
Here is the list of 2024 Mega Millions jackpot wins, according to megamillions.com:
Top 10 Mega Millions lottery drawing jackpots
Here are the all-time top 10 Mega Millions jackpots, according to megamillions.com:
- $1.58 billion — Aug. 8, 2023; Florida.
- $1.537 billion — Oct. 23, 2018; South Carolina.
- $1.35 billion — Jan. 13, 2023; Maine.
- $1.337 billion — July 29, 2022; Illinois.
- $1.13 billion — March 26, 2024; New Jersey.
- $1.05 billion — Jan. 22, 2021; Michigan.
- $800 million — Sept. 10, 2024; Texas.
- $656 million — Mar. 30, 2012; Kansas, Illinois, Maryland.
- $648 million — Dec. 17, 2013; California, Georgia.
- $560 million — June 4, 2024; Illinois
Top 10 Powerball, Mega Millions lottery drawing jackpots in U.S. history
Here are the nation’s all-time top 10 Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots, according to powerball.com:
- $2.04 billion, Powerball — Nov. 7, 2022; California.
- $1.765 billion, Powerball — Oct. 11, 2023; California.
- $1.586 billion, Powerball — Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida, Tennessee.
- $1.58 billion, Mega Millions — Aug. 8, 2023; Florida.
- $1.537 billion, Mega Millions — Oct. 23, 2018; South Carolina.
- $1.35 billion, Mega Millions — Jan. 13, 2023; Maine.
- $1.337 billion, Mega Millions — July 29, 2022; Illinois.
- $1.33 billion, Powerball — April 6, 2024; Oregon.
- $1.13 billion, Mega Millions — March 26, 2024; New Jersey.
- $1.08 billion, Powerball — July 19, 2023; California.
Chris Sims is a digital content producer for Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter:Â @ChrisFSims.
