The Mega Millions lottery jackpot is continuing to soar following a $113 million win on January 17. Friday’s winning numbers were 03-17-39-42-70, with the Mega Ball being 01 and a Megaplier of 3X. The estimated jackpot for the next drawing is now $277 million, with a cash option of approximately $128.4 million.
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350, as players choose six numbers from two pools. If no one wins this drawing, the jackpot will increase for the next one. Winners have the option of receiving 30 annual payments or a lump-sum payment.
Mega Millions drawings take place on Tuesdays and Fridays and are available in 45 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tickets cost $2 each, with players having the opportunity to select their numbers or use Easy Pick.
So, grab your tickets and see if you are tonight’s lucky winner as the excitement and anticipation continue to build for the chance to win the multi-million-dollar jackpot in the Mega Millions lottery.
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