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Mega Millions winning numbers for March 19 drawing: Lottery jackpot soars to $977 million
View Date:2024-12-23 23:51:06
The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to a whopping $977 million after there were no big winners Tuesday night.
If someone turns out to be a lucky winner on Friday, they would win the sixth largest amount of money since the game began in 2002.
The winning numbers were drawn around 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, and we have the results below.
If a lucky player wins the Mega Millions jackpot on Friday, they can choose to walk away with an estimated $461 million.
Check below for the winning numbers for Tuesday, March 19.
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Mega Millions winning numbers for 3/19/24 drawing
The winning numbers for Tuesday, March 19 were 24, 46, 49, 62 and 66 with a Megaball of 7. The Megaplier was 2X.
Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
Did anyone win Mega Millions?
While there were no overall jackpot winners from Tuesday's drawing, there were Match 5 $1 million winners in California, Florida, Texas and Virginia.
To view the list of past winners, visit the Mega Millions website.
What is the Megaplier?
Most states offer the Megaplier feature, which increases non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four and five times.
It costs an additional $1 per play. Before each regular Mega Millions drawing, the Megaplier is drawn. From a pool of 15 balls, five are marked with "2X," three with "4X" and one with "5X."
How to play the Mega Millions
In order to purchase a ticket, you'll have to visit your local convenience store, gas station or grocery store − and in a handful of states, you can purchase tickets online.
To play, you will need to pick six numbers. Five numbers will be white balls ranging from 1 to 70. The gold Mega Ball is one number between 1 and 25.
If you believe the odds are against you, ask for a "Quick Pick" or an "Easy Pick," the computer will randomly generate the numbers for you.
Players can add the "Megaplier" for $1, which can increase non-grand prize winnings by two, three, four or five times. The Megaplier is drawn before the Mega Millions numbers on Tuesday and Friday.
There are 15 Megapiler balls in all:
- 2X, five balls
- 3X, six balls
- 4X, three balls
- 5X, one ball
What are the largest Mega Millions jackpots ever?
Here are the six largest Mega Millions jackpots ever won, according to the lottery:
- $1.602 billion from one winning ticket in Florida in August 2023
- $1.537 billion from one winning ticket in October 2018 in South Carolina
- $1.35 billion from one winning ticket in January 2023 in Maine
- $1.34 billion from one winning ticket in July 2022 in Illinois
- $1.050 billion from one winning ticket in January 2021 in Michigan
- Current jackpot: $977 million
Where can you buy lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
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