The U.S. Mega Millions jackpot has grown once again after there was no winner in Tuesday night's draw and it's now the second-largest jackpot in the lottery's history.
The Mega Millions jackpot is an estimated US$1.35 billion and it's not just Americans who can get in on the next round for a chance to win the prize. Canadians can also play.
"While many consider Friday the 13th an unlucky day, it has been rewarding for Mega Millions players over the years, with six previous jackpots won on such a day. There’s a chance for another this Friday, and it’s a big one!" Mega Millions said in a press release.
Here's what you need to know if you're debating getting a ticket.
Did anyone win the $1.1B Mega Millions jackpot?
No one won Tuesday's jackpot of $1.1 billion.
The six winning numbers were 7, 13, 14, 15, 18 and the Mega Ball was 9.
Although no one got the jackpot, there were more than 6 million winning tickets across the different Mega Millions' prize tiers.
Prizes ranged from $2 to $3 million, the lottery game said in a release.
Three tickets were worth $3 million each and those tickets were sold in Florida, Connecticut and New York.
How much is the Mega Millions lottery jackpot?
Friday night's Mega Millions lottery draw has a grand prize of $1.35 billion.
The winner will have the option of taking their money in 29 annual instalments or in one lump-sum payment of $707.9 million.
That amount does not include applicable taxes.
How do I play the Mega Millions lottery?
Mega Millions tickets cost $2 per play, according to the game's website.
Players may choose six numbers from two separate pools of numbers — five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 25 (the gold Mega Ball).
They can also select the "quick pick" for the numbers to be chosen at random.
A ticket wins the jackpot when it matches all six winning numbers in a drawing.
There are a total of nine ways to win a prize in Mega Millions.
Prizes range from $2 up to the jackpot.
What are the Mega Millions lottery odds?
The odds of winning the Mega Million jackpot are 1 in 302.6 million, according to game officials.
When are the Mega Millions lottery numbers drawn?
The Mega Millions lottery draws are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 pm Eastern Time.
The draw for the $1.35-billion prize is on Friday, January 13.
Where can I buy a ticket?
Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Can Canadians win the Mega Millions lottery?
Yes, Canadians and other foreign tourists can also win the Mega Millions lottery.
However, they have to go and physically buy a ticket in the United States.
The most recent Mega Millions jackpot win was at $502 million, which was shared by winning tickets in California and Florida on October 14, 2022, the game's website notes.
What is the largest lottery jackpot in history?
If someone wins the current $1.35 billion jackpot, it will be the second-largest jackpot won in the lottery's history.
The Mega Millions website says the only jackpot larger than Friday's prize was $1.537 billion and it was won in South Carolina in 2018.
That was not the largest jackpot to ever be won in the U.S.
To date, the largest jackpot won in the country was a $2.04 billion Powerball won by a single ticket in California in November.
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, refer to these helplines across Canada. Support is available.
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Un jackpot de 70 M$ est en jeu ce soir au Lotto Max et oui ça change le monde
Si le montant de 500 $ qui sera remis aux citoyens par le gouvernement du Québec t'as rendu heureux.euse cette semaine, imagine-toi maintenant un chèque de 70 millions de dollars. C'est le montant du jackpot au tirage au Lotto Max, ce soir, le 25 mars. La cagnotte atteint au total 83 millions $ si on compte les 13 « maxmillions » (lots de 1 million $).
Le gros lot de 65 millions n'a pas été gagné au tirage du mardi 22 mars et le montant du gain est donc bonifié à 70 millions, la somme maximale pour une loterie au Canada.
Il faut vraiment être « au bon endroit au bon moment » lorsque tu prends ton billet et être très chanceux.euse puisque la probabilité de gagner avec une combinaison de sept chiffres est de 1 sur 99 884 400.
Tu pourrais donc vivre la même chose que ces gagnants favorisés par les lois du hasard ou cet emballeur de 22 ans de Saint-Romuald qui a remporté 70 millions de dollars qu'il a partagé avec sa famille en février 2020 ou encore cette joueuse pour qui le tout premier billet de loterie s'est avéré le bon.
Depuis le tout premier tirage du Lotto Max le 25 septembre 2009, plus de 3 021 millions de dollars ont été remis à des gagnant.es du Québec.
Pour jouer au Lotto Max, une loterie pancanadienne, tu peux t'acheter un billet en ligne avec ton compte Loto-Québec ou chez un détaillant avant 22 h 30 aujourd'hui le 25 mars. Les numéros gagnants seront affichés sur le site Web de Loto-Québec quelques heures après le tirage des numéros bénis.
Des ressources sont disponibles à travers la province si vous ou l'un.e de vos proches vit avec une dépendance au jeu. Il est possible d'obtenir du soutien.
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À noter que l'écriture inclusive est utilisée pour la rédaction de nos articles. Pour en apprendre plus sur le sujet, tu peux consulter la page du gouvernement du Canada.