The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to a whopping $650 million for the upcoming Tuesday night drawing, following no winners in the previous Friday night’s draw. The winning numbers were revealed around 11 p.m. EST on Tuesday night, and the results are as follows: 2, 49, 50, 61, 70, with a Mega Ball of 14 and a Megaplier of 2X.
While there were no grand prize winners in the latest drawing, two lucky tickets – one in California and one in Michigan – managed to secure the Match 5 prize of $1 million. The estimated cash option for the jackpot stands at an impressive $314.4 million if a fortunate player manages to hit the big prize on Tuesday.
To participate in the Mega Millions, players need to select a total of six numbers. Five numbers must be chosen from the white balls, which range from 1 to 70, while the gold Mega Ball requires a selection from numbers 1 to 25. For those feeling overwhelmed by the odds, opting for a “Quick Pick” or an “Easy Pick” will prompt the computer to randomly generate numbers on your behalf.
Players also have the option to add the “Megaplier” for an additional $1, which can potentially boost non-grand prize winnings by two, three, four, or five times. The Megapiler is drawn prior to the Mega Millions numbers on both Tuesday and Friday.
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