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Mega Millions winning numbers for August 20 drawing: Jackpot climbs to $527 million
View Date:2024-12-24 00:06:15
The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday's drawing has risen to an estimated $527 million after no one won the big prize on Tuesday.
The winning numbers were drawn just after 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, and we have the results below.
A lucky player could walk away with an estimated $261.9 million lump-sum payment after taxes, according to the lottery.
Two people have won a Mega Millions jackpot this year: In March when a player in New Jersey walked away with a whopping $1.13 billion, and in June when a player in Illinois won $552 million.
Check below for the winning numbers from the Tuesday, Aug. 20, Mega Millions drawing.
Mega Millions winning numbers for 8/20/24
The winning numbers for Tuesday's Mega Millions jackpot are: 5, 20, 26, 49 and 51. The Megaball is 24 and the Megaplier is 4X.
Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
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Did anyone win Mega Millions?
While there were no jackpot winners from Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing, there was at Match 5 winner in Arizona and a Match 5 + Megaplier winner in Delaware.
To view the list of past winners, visit the Mega Millions website.
How to play the Mega Millions
In order to buy 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
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, Maine, 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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