Mega Millions Jackpot Surpasses $1 Billion Mark for Third Time in Less than Six Years
The Mega Millions jackpot has once again reached an astronomical figure, as no lucky winner emerged from the drawing held on Friday, October 21st. According to the lottery, the grand prize for Tuesday’s drawing now stands at over $1 billion.
Winning Numbers from Previous Drawing
For those interested, the winning numbers from Friday’s Mega Millions drawing were: 3, 8, 31, 35, 44 and Mega Ball 16.
Frequency of Billion-Dollar Jackpots
This is the sixth time in under six years that the Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed the $1 billion threshold. The lottery announced that while there was no big winner on Friday, five lucky tickets managed to match five numbers, awarding their owners the game’s $1 million second prize. An additional player from Virginia was even more fortunate and won an impressive $3 million by activating the Megaplier.
The History of Mega Millions Jackpot Prizes
As a point of interest, the largest jackpot prize ever won in Mega Millions history was $1.602 billion, which was claimed by a winning ticket purchased in Neptune Beach, Florida back in August 2023.
Drawing Schedule and Estimated Jackpot
Mega Millions drawings are held twice a week – on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m. ET. The jackpot for the next drawing, scheduled for Tuesday night, is estimated to be a colossal $1.1 billion. If someone manages to claim this prize, it will mark the fifth largest win in Mega Millions history.
The anticipation and excitement around these massive jackpots continue to build as players from across the nation eagerly await their chance at becoming the next multi-millionaire or even billionaire. Good luck to all those who participate in Tuesday’s drawing!
