Mega Millions Draw: $453 Million Jackpot Winners Awaited

The Mega Millions lottery’s latest drawing, held on November 22, 2024, featured an enticing jackpot amounting to an estimated $453 million. The results of this highly anticipated draw have been revealed, with the winning numbers being 13, 20, 26, 32, and 65, accompanied by the Mega Ball number 2. The Megaplier for this draw was 2x, potentially doubling any non-jackpot prizes won with it, according to the Mega Millions website.

This latest jackpot follows closely on the heels of the previous major win on September 10, 2024, when a single ticket holder from Texas claimed an $800 million prize. As tradition holds, the Mega Millions draw occurs every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Eastern Time. The upcoming draw, scheduled for November 26, 2024, is set to offer a significantly increased jackpot of at least $800 million, this being $401.8 million for the cash option.

Participation in the Mega Millions lottery includes a $2 entry fee. Additionally, players have the option to include the Megaplier feature for an extra dollar, multiplied by the number of draws entered. This special feature can multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to five times. Tickets are available for purchase both in-store and online in states like New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Michigan. The cutoff time for buying these tickets varies across states, with New York closing sales at 10 p.m., and New Jersey and Connecticut accepting entries until 10:45 p.m. on draw nights.

The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot, by matching all five white balls and the Mega Ball, are estimated to be 1 in 302,575,350. Those opting for a payout have two choices: the cash option, which is a one-time, lump-sum payment equaling the cash in the prize pool, or an annuity award, disbursed as an immediate payment and 29 subsequent annual payments, with each installment growing by 5% to account for inflation.

The history of Mega Millions boasts substantial jackpots, with notable amounts won in various states: $1.602 billion in Florida on August 8, 2023, and $1.537 billion in South Carolina on October 23, 2018, among others. These staggering figures underscore the vast appeal and competitive odds associated with this popular lottery system.

For those interested in joining in on the excitement, tickets can be acquired from local convenience stores, gas stations, or online platforms in certain jurisdictions. There is also a «Quick Pick» or «Easy Pick» function for players preferring random number selection facilitated by the system itself.