Player in Illinois wins $560 million Mega Millions jackpot

The Mega Millions lottery recently announced a jackpot winner in Tuesday night’s drawing, with the winning ticket being purchased in Illinois. The lucky numbers drawn were 19, 37, 40, 63, 69, and the gold Mega Ball 17, with a Megaplier of 3X. This win marked the ninth-largest prize in the game’s history. Additionally, two players from California and Maryland matched all five white balls to win $1 million each, with the potential to triple their winnings to $3 million if they had purchased the Megaplier for an extra dollar.

The $560 million grand prize offers a one-time cash payout option of $264 million, with winners typically opting for the cash prize over the annuity. The odds of winning the grand prize are 1 in 302,575,350. Prior to this win, the last Mega Millions jackpot was claimed on March 26 by a player in New Jersey who took home a whopping $1.13 billion, making it the fifth-largest jackpot in the game’s history. The largest jackpot ever won in Mega Millions was $1.602 billion in Florida in 2023, ranking as the third-largest single-ticket lottery win globally.

With no grand prize winner in the latest drawing, the Mega Millions jackpot has now grown to $489 million for the next draw on Friday. The estimated grand prize for this draw is $20 million, with a cash option of $9.4 million. Mega Millions is played in 45 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with the ticket deadline set at 9:45 p.m. on draw nights. Drawings take place at 11 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesdays and Fridays in Atlanta, Georgia.

Players across the country have a chance to win big in the next Mega Millions drawing, as the jackpot continues to grow after no grand prize winner was crowned in the previous draw. The increasing jackpot amount has generated excitement among lottery enthusiasts, driving ticket sales and anticipation for the next draw. With millions of dollars up for grabs, players are eagerly waiting to see if they will be the next lucky winner to claim the grand prize.

Mega Millions offers players the opportunity to potentially win life-changing amounts of money with each draw, with the chance to secure the ultimate jackpot prize. The game’s popularity and widespread availability across the United States have made it a go-to choice for those seeking a shot at massive winnings. With a variety of prize tiers and the option to enhance winnings with the Megaplier, Mega Millions continues to captivate players looking to test their luck and potentially secure a multi-million dollar payout.

As the Mega Millions jackpot climbs to staggering amounts, players are gearing up for the next drawing, which promises a significant grand prize for the lucky winner. The excitement surrounding the game’s growing jackpot is palpable, as participants eagerly await their chance to become millionaires overnight. With the allure of substantial cash prizes and the thrill of the draw, Mega Millions continues to attract a loyal following of players hoping to achieve their dreams of striking it rich. Don’t miss out on the chance to join the ranks of jackpot winners and secure your ticket for the upcoming Mega Millions draw.