The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $281 million for the drawing on Friday, June 16, 2023. This is the largest jackpot since the game’s $636 million drawing in October 2018.
Mega Millions winning numbers for June 16
The winning numbers for Friday’s drawing were 4, 24, 34, 45, 57 and the Mega Ball was 19. There were no jackpot winners, but there were five Match 5 winners who each won $1 million. There were also 41 Match 4 + Mega Ball winners who each won $10,000.
The next Mega Millions drawing will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. The jackpot for that drawing will be an estimated $343 million.
What is the mega millions jackpot?
The Mega Millions jackpot is one of the largest lottery jackpots in the world. The jackpot starts at $40 million and grows until someone wins. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350.
To play Mega Millions, players must choose five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25. Tickets cost $2 each.
Players can win the jackpot by matching all six numbers drawn. There are also other ways to win, including matching five numbers and the Mega Ball, or matching four numbers and the Mega Ball.
Mega Millions tickets can be purchased at most lottery retailers across the United States.
The Mega Millions jackpot has been won 23 times since the game began in 1996. The largest Mega Millions jackpot was won in October 2018. Three tickets, one each from California, Illinois, and Maryland, matched all six numbers and won the $636 million jackpot.
The Mega Millions jackpot is a great opportunity to win a life-changing amount of money. It’s crucial to keep in mind, though, that victory is quite unlikely. Make sure to play Mega Millions responsibly if you do decide to.
How to Play Mega Millions
To play Mega Millions, players must choose five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25. Tickets cost $2 each.
Players can win the jackpot by matching all six numbers drawn. There are also other ways to win, including matching five numbers and the Mega Ball, or matching four numbers and the Mega Ball.
Mega Millions tickets can be purchased at most lottery retailers across the United States.
Mega Millions History
Mega Millions was first played in 1996. The game is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.
The largest Mega Millions jackpot was won in October 2018. Three tickets, one each from California, Illinois, and Maryland, matched all six numbers and won the $636 million jackpot.
Mega Millions Tips
Here are some tips for playing Mega Millions:
- Choose your numbers carefully. Don’t just pick numbers at random. Take some time to choose numbers that have meaning to you.
- Play multiple tickets. The more tickets you play, the better your chances of winning.
- Join a lottery pool. A lottery pool is a group of people who pool their money to buy tickets. This can increase your chances of winning and reduce your costs.
- Don’t get discouraged. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are very slim. You are going to have a better chance of winning if you play regularly.
How to win mega million jackpot
To win the Mega Millions jackpot, you must match all five white balls numbered from 1 to 70 and the gold Mega Ball numbered from 1 to 25. You can choose your own numbers or have them randomly picked for you. A ticket costs $2 and you can pay $1 more for a Megaplier option to multiply any non-jackpot prize by a random number. One in 300 million people have a chance of winning the jackpot, and 1 in 24 people have a chance of winning any reward.
Mega Millions’ last jackpot winner list
The last Mega Millions jackpot winner was a ticket sold in Lebanon, Maine on January 13, 2023. The jackpot was worth $1.348 billion ($723.5 million cash). The winner has not yet accepted their award, as of yet.
Here is a list of the last 10 Mega Millions jackpot winners:
| Date | State | Winning Numbers | Jackpot (Cash Value) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 13, 2023 | Maine | 4, 24, 34, 45, 57, Mega Ball: 19 | $1.348 billion ($723.5 million) |
| July 29, 2022 | Illinois | 25, 39, 42, 57, 58, Mega Ball: 13 | $1.337 billion ($724.4 million) |
| January 17, 2023 | Bronx, New York | 6, 17, 23, 35, 56, Mega Ball: 12 | $20 million ($10.5 million) |
| January 13, 2023 | Lebanon, Maine | 4, 24, 34, 45, 57, Mega Ball: 19 | $1.348 billion ($723.5 million) |
| January 24, 2023 | Wellesley, Massachusetts | 1, 20, 25, 26, 60, Mega Ball: 14 | $33 million ($17.4 million) |
| January 31, 2023 | Waltham, Massachusetts | 1, 4, 14, 22, 61, Mega Ball: 16 | $31 million ($16.5 million) |
| April 14, 2023 | Queens, New York | 1, 3, 16, 21, 50, Mega Ball: 18 | $483 million ($256.9 million) |
| April 18, 2023 | East Syracuse, New York | 3, 12, 17, 35, 61, Mega Ball: 14 | $20 million ($10.5 million) |
The Mega Millions jackpot is drawn every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 PM ET. The jackpot starts at $40 million and grows until someone wins. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350.
