Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to $560 Million After No Winner in Latest Drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to an estimated $560 million with a cash value of $264 million after no ticket won the grand prize in Friday's drawing. The next drawing is scheduled for Tuesday night.

This jackpot is the ninth largest in Mega Millions history. The last time the jackpot was won was on March 26, when a lottery player in New Jersey took home $1.128 billion, the fifth largest Mega Millions jackpot ever.

Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Tickets cost $2 each, with an optional Megaplier for an additional $1. Players can win up to $1 million for matching all five white balls, except in California.

The game is available in 45 states, plus the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tickets can be purchased in-person or online through Jackpocket in select states.

The odds of winning the jackpot are 302,575,350-to-1. Winners have the option to choose between an annuity payout over time or a cash payout in a lump sum. In some states, winners can remain anonymous, while in others, their name and hometown are public record.

The largest Mega Millions jackpot won on a single ticket was $1.537 billion. The current Powerball jackpot stands at $185 million with a cash option of $86 million.

In Friday's drawing, the winning numbers were 4, 11, 23, 33, and 49, with the Mega Ball being 23 and the Megaplier 4X. No one won the Mega Millions jackpot or the Match 5 $1 million or Match 5 + Megaplier $5 million prizes in the May 31 drawing.

For those interested in participating, the deadline for purchasing a Mega Millions ticket varies by state, so players are advised to check the deadline for their location. Drawings can be watched live on YouTube.

With anticipation growing for the next drawing, it's important to remember that the odds of winning are extremely low. However, as Mark Michalko, executive director of the N.C. Education Lottery, stated, 'When a jackpot lands in the top 10 in Mega Millions history, the anticipation level among players really starts to rise. Just remember it only takes one lucky $2 ticket to win the whole thing. Good luck tonight.'

The Mega Millions jackpot has reached a significant milestone, drawing widespread interest from players nationwide. Anticipation builds for Tuesday's drawing, one can only wonder who will be the next big winner.

Key Takeaways

• Mega Millions jackpot reaches $560 million with a cash value of $264 million.
• Next drawing is on Tuesday night at 11 p.m.
• Tickets cost $2 each, with an optional Megaplier for $1.
• Odds of winning the jackpot are 302,575,350-to-1.
• Deadline for purchasing tickets varies by state, check local deadline.