The Mega Millions lottery, one of the most popular multi-state lotteries in the United States, reached a staggering $940 million for the drawing on Friday, July 28. This marks the fifth-largest jackpot in the game’s history, drawing attention from hopeful participants across the nation.
The winning numbers from the Friday’s drawing were 5, 10, 28, 52, and 63. The Mega Ball was 18, and the Megaplier was 5X. The announcement of the numbers was eagerly awaited by millions of lottery players who had purchased tickets in hopes of winning the life-changing sum.
The Mega Millions lottery has been rolling over since it was last won in May, with the jackpot increasing by $220 million in the past week alone. The size of the jackpot has led to a surge in ticket sales, with players from 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands all vying for a chance to win.
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are approximately 1 in 302.5 million, making it a game of chance with a potentially massive payoff. While the odds may be long, the allure of becoming a multimillionaire overnight continues to draw players to the game.
If a single ticket matches all six numbers, the winner can choose to receive the jackpot as an annuity paid out over 29 years or as a lump-sum payment. The lump-sum payment is estimated to be approximately $671.3 million before federal taxes.
The Mega Millions lottery has a rich history of creating instant millionaires. Since the game’s inception in 2002, there have been numerous jackpot winners, with the largest jackpot of $1.537 billion won in October 2018.
As the dust settles on the July 28 drawing, lottery players are already looking forward to the next drawing. If no one claims the $940 million jackpot, the prize will roll over to the next drawing, potentially reaching the $1 billion mark.
The Mega Millions lottery continues to captivate the nation with its massive jackpots and the dream of instant wealth. As players eagerly await the results of the next drawing, the excitement and anticipation continue to build.