The Mega Millions lottery jackpot is soaring to new heights with no winner in sight for the $619 million prize. The jackpot has grown since someone won $800 million on September 10. The winning numbers for the latest drawing are 12-14-26-48-52 with a Mega Ball of 21 and Megaplier of 5X.
Players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning the jackpot by matching all six numbers drawn. The prize can be claimed as 30 annual payments increasing by five percent each year, or as a lump-sum payment of approximately $293.6 million.
Mega Millions drawings are held on Tuesdays and Fridays in 45 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tickets can be purchased for $2 each, giving players a chance to strike it rich with one lucky ticket.
As the jackpot continues to climb, many are wondering if they could be the next lucky winner. So grab your tickets, check your numbers, and see if tonight is your lucky night to become a multi-millionaire.
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