Will a $2 Mega Millions ticket make you a millionaire? It has finally happened to someone. Probably two people. After months of extension, the Mega Millions jackpot, worth $395 million with a cash option of $189 million, was drawn on Friday, December 8.
This means the jackpot fell back into double digits this week and reached $28 million in the drawing on Friday, December 15. Check your numbers!
The winning numbers for the Friday, December 15 draw were 10-20-28-40-54 and the Megaplier was 12. The Megaplier was 2x. These numbers produced volatility, and a really big jump in what could be Tuesday’s gains.
Tuesday’s Mega Millions jackpot jumped to $41 million, with a $20.4 million cash option. There was one big winner from Friday’s drawing. A ticket purchased in Illinois matches 5 for a $1 million prize.
In case you were wondering, the winning numbers for the Tuesday, December 12 drawing were 8-23-44-45-53 and the Megaplier was 3. The Megaplier was 4x.
There was one big winner from Tuesday night’s drawing. A ticket purchased in California won a $1 million prize for the winner of Game 5.
In other recent lottery news, the Powerball jackpot has dropped back into the millions after one ticket sold in California matched five numbers plus the Powerball in a drawing on Wednesday, October 11, winning a jackpot worth nearly $2 billion. The next opportunity to play Powerball is at 11pm ET on Saturday, December 16, although ticket sales stop an hour before the drawing.
Like Powerball, Mega Millions tickets start at $2 apiece.
Here are some frequently asked questions about Mega Millions, Powerball, and lottery odds. good luck!
What is the price of the Mega Millions jackpot for Friday, December 15?
An estimated $28 million with a $13.9 million cash option
An estimated $20 million with a $9.5 million cash option
An estimated $395 million with a $189 million cash option
Where can I buy Florida lottery tickets?
Florida Lottery tickets cannot be purchased by mail, fax, or online. The website states that there are over 13,000 authorized Florida lottery retailers here.
You purchased a Mega Millions ticket in another state. Can I cash out my winnings in Florida?
No, Mega Millions prizes must be claimed in the state where the ticket was purchased, the Florida Lottery says.
You purchased a Powerball ticket in another state. Can I cash out my winnings in Florida?
no. Powerball prizes must be claimed in the state where the ticket was purchased, the Florida Lottery says.
When do Florida lottery tickets expire?
Florida Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days (six months) of the drawing date. To claim the one-time cash option, winner must claim it within the first 60 days after the applicable drawing date. The Florida Lottery says scratch-off tickets and Fast Play game prizes “must be claimed within 60 days of the official end date of the game. Once the applicable time period has elapsed, the relevant Florida Lottery ticket will expire.”
What happens to unclaimed prize money?
According to the Florida Lottery, state law requires that 80% of unclaimed prize money from expired tickets be transferred to the Education Enhancement Trust Fund. The remaining 20% is returned to the prize pool for future draws.
What happens to unclaimed Mega Millions prize money?
If a Mega Millions ticket is not claimed within 180 days of the drawing date, “the funds necessary to pay the unclaimed jackpot will be refunded to Lottery Members in a proportion of their sales of the jackpot prize series.”
What happens to unclaimed Powerball prize money?
If a Powerball ticket is not claimed within 180 days of the drawing date, the Florida Lottery website states that “funds necessary to pay the unclaimed jackpot will be returned to Lottery Members in a proportion of their sales of the jackpot prize series.” According to the Powerball website, “Unclaimed prizes are held by the lottery’s jurisdiction. If a jackpot is unclaimed, the money must be returned to all lotteries in proportion to their sales in the drawing round. The lottery then distributes the money, based on state laws its jurisdiction, to other lotteries or to the general fund of its jurisdiction, or as otherwise required by law.”
What are the odds of winning Millions?
According to the Mega Millions websiteYou have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of matching all five white balls plus the golden mega ball. Prizes range from $2 (for matching Mega Ball) to the grand prize, which varies.
What are the odds of winning Powerball?
Powerball drawings are held at 11 PM EST on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. according to powerball.comPlayers have a one in 292.2 million chance of matching all six numbers. Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize, which varies.
Are the odds of winning Powerball the same as if the jackpot was $1 billion?
Players have a 1 in 24.9 chance of winning the prize, powerball.com States. Players have a one in 292.2 million chance of matching all six numbers whether the jackpot is $20 million or $1 billion.
Can Florida lottery winners remain anonymous?
according to Florida Lottery websitewinners cannot remain anonymous: “Florida law requires the Florida Lottery to provide records containing information such as the winner’s name, city of residence, game won, date won, and amount won to any third party requesting the information.”
However, the site states, since May 25, 2022, “the names of lottery winners claiming prizes of $250,000 or more will be temporarily exempt from public disclosure for 90 days from the date the prize was claimed, unless the winner waives otherwise.”
Lottery experts and lawyers said there are ways to remain anonymous if you win.
What is the largest lottery jackpot in US history? Who won the $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot?
The largest lottery jackpot ever rose to $2.04 billion in November. The jackpot was valued at $1.9 billion days before the drawing, but lottery ticket sales helped it grow to more than $2 billion after updated calculations. One ticket purchased in California won the jackpot, and the winner was revealed on Valentine’s Day – February 14, 2023. Edwin Castro won the largest lottery jackpot ever, choosing to take a lump sum of $997.6 million, which is roughly $997.6 million. Billion dollars, according to the California Lottery.
As of December 15, 2023, there have been nine lottery jackpots that have reached or exceeded $1 billion. Only once has the jackpot exceeded $2 billion.
- 9. $1.05 Billion, Mega Millions, January 22, 2021: One ticket won in Michigan.
- 8. $1.08 Billion Powerball, July 19, 2023: One ticket wins in California.
- 7. $1.337 Billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022: One ticket won in Illinois.
- 6. $1.35 billion, January 13, 2023: One ticket purchased in Maine.
- 5. $1.537 Billion, Mega Millions, October 23, 2018: One ticket wins in South Carolina.
- 4. $1.58 Billion, Mega Millions, August 8, 2023: Win one ticket at Neptune Beach, Florida.
- 3. $1.586 Billion, Powerball, January 13, 2016: Three tickets won from California, Florida and Tennessee.
- 2. $1.73 billion Powerball, October 11, 2023: One ticket won in California.
- 1. $2.04 Billion Powerball, November 7, 2022: One ticket wins in California.
What are the 10 biggest Mega Millions jackpots of all time?
According to its websiteHere are the top 10 Mega Millions jackpots as of December 15, 2023:
- 10. $536 million – July 8, 2016; Indiana
- 9. $543 million – July 24, 2018; California
- 8. $648 million – December 17, 2013; California and Georgia
- 7. $656 million – March 30, 2012; Illinois, Kansas, and Maryland
- 6. $1.05 billion – January 22, 2021; Michigan
- 5. $1.08 billion – July 19, 2023; California
- 4. $1.337 billion – July 29, 2022; illinois
- 3. $1.35 billion – January 13, 2023; who
- 2. $1.537 billion – October 23, 2018; South Carolina
- 1. $1.58 billion – August 8, 2023; Florida
What are the 10 biggest Powerball jackpots of all time?
Here are the top 10 Powerball jackpots as of December 15, 2023:
- 10. $687.8 million – October 27, 2018; Iowa and New York
- 9. $699.8 million – October 4, 2021; California
- 8. $731.1 million – January 20, 2021; Maryland
- 7. $754.6 million – February 6, 2023; Washington
- 6. $758.7 million – August 23, 2017; Massachusetts
- 5. $768.4 million – March 27, 2019; wisconsin
- 4. $1.08 billion – July 19, 2023; California
- 3. $1.586 billion – January 13, 2016; California, Florida and Tennessee
- 2. $1.73 billion – October 11, 2023; California
- 1. $2.04 billion – November 7, 2022; California
What are the 10 biggest lottery jackpots of all time?
The following Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots made up the 10 largest lottery jackpots in U.S. history, as of December 15, 2023.
- 10. $768.4 Million Powerball Drawing – March 27, 2019; wisconsin
- 9. $1.05 Billion Mega Million Draw – January 22, 2021; Michigan
- 8. $1.08 Billion Powerball Drawing – July 19, 2023; California
- 7. Mega Million Dollar Withdrawal of $1.337 Billion – July 29, 2022; illinois
- 6. $1.35 Billion Mega Million Draw – January 13, 2023; who
- 5. Mega Million Dollar Withdrawal of $1.537 Billion – October 23, 2018; South Carolina
- 4. $1.58 Billion Mega Million Draw – August 8, 2023; Florida
- 3. $1.586 Billion Powerball Drawing – January 13, 2016; California, Florida and Tennessee
- 2. $1.73 Billion Powerball Drawing – October 11, 2023; California
- 1. $2.04 Billion Powerball Drawing – November 7, 2022; California
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