Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to $1.1B for Tuesday Night Drawing
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot is HUGE! Over 1.1 BILLION dollars will be up for grabs on Tuesday’s drawing!
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot heating up, with the jackpot reaching a staggering $1.1 billion after no winner emerged during the Friday, March 22nd drawing. This monstrous prize has ignited a nationwide frenzy, with players across the country dreaming of becoming instant millionaires.
The winning numbers for Friday’s drawing were 3, 8, 31, 35, and 44, and the Mega Ball was 16. While the grand prize remains unclaimed, five lucky players across the country matched five numbers, securing a significant $1 million consolation prize each. Tickets matching five of the white balls were sold in California, Florida, Illinois, Nebraska, and Texas.
Friday, Mar. 22 was the 30 consecutive drawing without a jackpot winner. The last time a lucky ticket hit all six Mega Millions numbers was on Dec. 8, 2023.
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are incredibly slim, sitting at approximately 1 in 302.5 million. However, the potential reward is undeniably life-changing, making it a tempting proposition for many players.
The next Mega Millions drawing is on Tuesday, March 26th, and with the jackpot now at a staggering $1.1 billion, excitement is sure to be at a fever pitch. This is the 10th time in a row that the Mega Millions jackpot has reached over a billion dollars!
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