Mega Millions Jackpot Update
Check your numbers to see if you won in Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing with an estimated jackpot of $900 million. The cash option is approximately $415.3 million.
Recent Jackpot Information
The jackpot has been rising since the last $344 million prize was won on March 25. If there is no winner this time, the prize will increase again for the next drawing.
How to Play and Odds
Players select six numbers from two pools: five numbers between 1 and 70, plus one number from 1 to 25. Alternatively, players can choose an Easy Pick. To win the jackpot, all six numbers must match the winning numbers.
According to the game’s official website, "the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350."
Payment Options for Winners
Jackpot winners have two options for receiving their money:
- 30 annual payments, each increasing by 5% from the last
- A one-time lump-sum payment
Drawing Schedule and Availability
Mega Millions drawings take place on Tuesdays and Fridays and are available in 45 states plus Washington D.C.
Summary: The Mega Millions jackpot keeps growing, offering players a chance at $900 million, with multiple payment options and a very slim chance of winning.