Tuesday’s Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to $480 Million with $240.7 Million Cash Option

Updated on July 8, 2023 6:49am EDT

The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an estimated $480 million after no ticket matched all six numbers in Friday’s drawing. The cash option for the upcoming Tuesday, July 11 drawing is now up to an estimated $240.7 million.

The winning numbers for Friday night’s drawing were 8, 10, 17, 55, 66, and the Mega Ball was 3. The Megaplier was 3X.

In addition to the Mega Millions jackpot, there was also no grand prize winner in Wednesday’s Powerball drawing. The estimated 0 million jackpot would be worth $225.6 million in cash if taken in a lump sum.

The odds of hitting the grand prize jackpot in either the Mega Millions or Powerball drawings are 1 in 292.2 million.

In other lottery news, an Iowa woman recently won the lottery 22 years after her home was destroyed by a tornado. She expressed her gratitude and stated that she has never been materialistic.

This year, there have been several significant Mega Millions jackpot wins, including a $1.35 billion jackpot in Maine on January 13, a $20 million jackpot in New York on January 17, a $31 million jackpot in Massachusetts on January 24, another $31 million jackpot in Massachusetts on January 31, a $483 million jackpot in New York on April 14, and a $20 million jackpot in New York on April 18.

Powerball tickets cost $2 per play and are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The deadline for purchasing a ticket is 9:45 p.m. on draw nights.

For more information and updates on the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots, visit megamillions.com.

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What were the winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, July 7?

Article Updated on July 8, 2023 6:49am EDT

Get ready for the Mega Millions frenzy! The jackpot has skyrocketed to an incredible $480 million after Friday’s drawing left players empty-handed. That’s right, no one matched all six numbers. Can you believe it?

Now, the cash option for the next drawing on Tuesday, July 11, is estimated to be a mind-blowing $240.7 million. Just imagine what you could do with that kind of money!

Speaking of Friday’s drawing, the winning numbers were 8, 10, 17, 55, 66, and the Mega Ball was 3. If you had those numbers, well, congratulations! Sadly, no one claimed the grand prize. But stay positive, your next chance to win big is just around the corner.

And let’s not forget about Powerball. On Wednesday, there was also no grand prize winner in the Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot for that game is a staggering $450 million, which would amount to a cool $225.6 million in cash if taken as a lump sum.

Now, I know what you might be thinking. With odds of 1 in 292.2 million of hitting the grand prize jackpot in either the Mega Millions or Powerball, is it really worth the effort? Well, let me tell you, dreams do come true. Just ask the lucky Iowa woman who recently won the lottery, 22 years after her home was destroyed by a tornado. Talk about a twist of fate!

In the realm of jackpot wins, this year has seen some remarkable moments. From a mind-blowing $1.35 billion jackpot in Maine on January 13, to a $20 million win in New York on January 17, and not one, but two $31 million wins in Massachusetts on January 24 and 31, the excitement has been unending. And let’s not forget the jaw-dropping $483 million jackpot in New York on April 14, followed by another $20 million win in the Big Apple on April 18. It just goes to show that miracles can happen, and fortune may smile upon you when you least expect it.

If you’re feeling lucky, Powerball tickets are available for $2 per play in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Make sure to purchase your ticket before 9:45 p.m. on draw nights and keep your fingers crossed.

For more information and updates on the thrilling Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots, head to megamillions.com. You never know, you might just become the next lucky winner!