Mega Millions draw for Tuesday has rolled over to $267 million: Here's what you should know for the next game
In tonight’s Mega Millions draw for November 14, 2023, the lottery experienced another rollover, with no winners claiming the jackpot.
The winning numbers for this draw were 29, 35, 59, 61, and 69, with the Mega Ball number being 22.
The previous jackpot stood at an impressive $245 million.
However, tonight's draw resulted in a total of 554,291 winners across various prize levels, indicating widespread interest in this latest round of the Mega Millions lottery.
When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
The next Mega Millions draw is scheduled for Friday, November 17, 2023.
How to play Mega Millions?
To play Mega Millions, you need to purchase a ticket for $2.00.
Select six numbers from two separate pools: five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 25 (the gold Mega Ball).
You can choose these numbers yourself or opt for an Easy Pick/Quick Pick. To win the jackpot, you must match all six winning numbers in a drawing.
What are the Mega Millions prizes?
The Mega Millions prizes vary based on the number of matches:
5 Numbers + Mega Ball: Jackpot (1 in 302,575,350 odds)
5 Numbers: $1 Million (1 in 12,607,306 odds)
4 Numbers + Mega Ball: $10,000 (1 in 931,001 odds)
4 Numbers: $500 (1 in 38,792 odds)
3 Numbers + Mega Ball: $200 (1 in 14,547 odds)
3 Numbers: $10 (1 in 606 odds)
2 Numbers + Mega Ball: $10 (1 in 693 odds)
1 Number + Mega Ball: $4 (1 in 89 odds)
Mega Ball Only: $2 (1 in 37 odds).
How to claim Mega Millions winnings?
Claiming a prize depends on where you bought your ticket and the prize amount.
Prizes under $600 can usually be claimed at any ticket retailer or by mail.
Prizes over $600 must be claimed at a local district office, claim center, state lottery headquarters, or by mail, varying by state.
Jackpot winners must contact the state lottery headquarters.
Each state has its own claim period for prizes, applicable to all prize levels.
What are the odds of winning Mega Millions?
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350. The odds for other prize tiers vary, as detailed in the prize chart.
What were the 5 largest Mega Millions jackpots?
The five largest Mega Millions jackpots are:
$1.602 billion on August 8, 2023, won in Florida.
$1.537 billion on October 23, 2018, won by an anonymous player in South Carolina.
$1.348 billion on January 13, 2023, won by LaKoma Island Investments, LLC in Maine.
$1.337 billion on July 29, 2022, won by an anonymous partnership in Illinois.
$656 million on March 30, 2012, with three winning tickets.