Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to Nearly $1 Billion with No Winner

Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $480 Million

LANSING, MI – The Mega Millions jackpot continues to climb, reaching a staggering $480 million after no one claimed the $450 million grand prize in the drawing held on Friday, July 7. The upcoming drawing on Tuesday, July 11, is now set to be one of the largest in Mega Millions history, with a cash option of $240.7 million.

The winning numbers for the July 7 drawing were 8-10-17-55-66, with the Gold Mega Ball being 3. The Megaplier for the drawing was 3.

While there was no grand prize winner, one lucky player from California matched all five white balls to win $1 million. However, this player did not opt for the Megaplier, which would have tripled their winnings to $3 million.

In Michigan, two tickets matched four white balls and the Mega Ball, winning $10,000 each. This was the largest prize won in the state. Additionally, a total of 22,488 tickets in Michigan won at least $4 in the drawing.

Mega Millions drawings take place every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. The game involves drawing five balls from a set of numbers ranging from 1 to 70, as well as a Mega Ball from a set of numbers ranging from 1 to 25. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302 million.

Mega Millions is played in 44 states, including the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands. Each ticket costs $2.

In other Michigan Lottery news, the Powerball drawing on Saturday, July 8, has an estimated jackpot of $615 million, with a cash option of $310.6 million. The next Lotto 47 drawing will take place on the same day, with a jackpot of $4.9 million. The Fantasy 5 jackpot for Saturday is estimated to be $302,000.

For the latest updates on the Michigan Lottery, visit the official Michigan Lottery website, which provides information on instant tickets, raffles, and other lottery games.

The last major winners from Michigan were the members of the Wolverine FLL lottery club, who claimed a massive $1.05 billion jackpot in March 2021. With their winnings, the group plans to give back to the community.

It is crucial for players to check their tickets immediately after each drawing, as a $1 million winning ticket sold in Warren in 2021 went unclaimed. The money from that ticket was instead allocated to the state’s School Aid Fund.

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Ould have doubled their winnings to $2 million.

The Mega Millions jackpot has been steadily growing since April 28, when a $61 million jackpot was won in California. With no jackpot winner in the past five drawings, the excitement and anticipation for the upcoming drawing are at an all-time high.

For those dreaming of becoming a multimillionaire, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, players must purchase their tickets no later than 10:45 PM ET on Tuesday, July 11, to be eligible for the drawing. Second, the odds of winning the jackpot are about 1 in 258.9 million, so it’s definitely a long shot. However, with the cash option of $240.7 million, even winning a significant secondary prize can be life-changing.

If Tuesday’s drawing doesn’t produce a jackpot winner, the Mega Millions jackpot will continue to grow and could potentially surpass the record of $656 million, won in March 2012. As the jackpot climbs, more and more players are likely to join in the fun and test their luck.

The Mega Millions game is played in 44 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tickets are $1 each, and players can add the Megaplier option for an additional $1, which can multiply secondary prizes by 2, 3, 4, or 5 times.

So, be sure to grab your ticket for the chance to win a life-changing fortune in the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday. Who knows, you could end up being the next big winner.