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The winning numbers in the $1.1 billion Mega Millions jackpot draw on Tuesday night were 7, 13, 14, 15 and 18, with 9 being the Mega Ball. website.
Over the last three months or so, the jackpot has grown to over $1 billion as there were no tickets matching all the winning numbers.
The lottery has announced that if a winner is found in Tuesday’s draw, it will be the third-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history. news release.
According to Mega Millions, it’s the fourth time in just four years that the top prize has exceeded $1 billion.
Topping the estimated $1.1 billion jackpot ($568.7 million in cash) is a record lottery win of $1.537 billion in South Carolina in 2018 and a $1.3 billion win in Illinois in July. $37 million in prize money only.
According to Mega Millions, since the jackpot was last won on October 14, the game has sold more than 27 million winning tickets, including 52 winners who have won more than $1 million. Contains a player.
“We are particularly excited to see the jackpots increase over the holidays and into the new year,” said Pat McDonald, lead director of the Mega Millions Consortium. As the jackpot grows, we encourage players to keep their entertainment budgets under control and enjoy this jackpot with us.”
According to the lottery, there have been 24 draws since the last jackpot was claimed in October.
