Did you become a millionaire overnight thanks to Mega Millions?
After no one matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball during the Friday, June 28 drawing, the top prize rose to $137 million for Tuesday, July 2.
Tuesday’s winning numbers were 4-8-19-31-45 and the Mega Ball was 11. Megaplier was 4x.
The winning numbers for Mega Millions on Friday were 28-31-33-42-66 and the Mega Ball was 24. Megaplier was 3x.
Tickets start at $2 each. Here’s what you need to know about lottery odds, how long you have to claim the cash option if you bought a ticket in Wisconsin, and what happens to unclaimed prize money, according to the Wisconsin Lottery.
How much was the Mega Millions lottery jackpot on Tuesday, July 2?
Estimated value $137 million with a cash option of $64.5 million.
When do Wisconsin Lottery tickets expire?
Wisconsin Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days (six months) from the date of the drawing. You can find a list of expired tickets, or tickets that will soon expire, on the Wisconsin Lottery website.
What happens to the unclaimed prize money?
According to the Wisconsin Lottery, the value of unclaimed prizes is credited to the Wisconsin Lottery’s property tax relief fund.
What are the odds of winning a Mega Millions lottery game?
Mega Millions drawings are held at 10 p.m. CDT on Tuesdays and Fridays. According to the Wisconsin Lottery, players have a 1 in 302.6 million chance of matching all six numbers. Prizes range from $2 to the top jackpot, which varies.
Are the odds of winning Mega Millions the same if the jackpot is $1 billion?
Players have a 1 in 24 chance of winning a prize, says megamillions.com. Players have a 1 in 302.6 million chance of matching all six numbers, regardless of whether the jackpot is $20 million or $1 billion.
Can Wisconsin Lottery Winners Remain Anonymous?
No, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. Due to state public records laws, the lottery must release the winner’s name and city upon request. Other information about the winner will only be released with the winner’s permission.
How do you win a lottery prize in Wisconsin?
That depends on how much you have won.
For prices up to $599:
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You can redeem your winnings at any Wisconsin Lottery sales location.
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At the Wisconsin Lottery offices in Madison or Milwaukee. The Wisconsin Lottery recommends arriving before 3:30 p.m. to allow time for your ticket to be processed.
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Tickets can also be sent by post to:
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PO Box 777
Madison, WI 53774
For prices between $600 and $199,999:
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Prizes can be claimed in person at the Wisconsin Lottery offices in Madison or Milwaukee. The Wisconsin Lottery recommends arriving by 3:30 p.m. for most prizes and 2 p.m. for prizes of $50,000 or more to allow time for your ticket to be processed.
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Tickets can also be signed and sent to:.
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PO Box 777
Madison, WI 53774
For prices above $200,000:
When did lottery jackpots reach $1 billion or more?
As of July 2, 2024, 11 lottery jackpots have reached or exceeded $1 billion. Only one jackpot has exceeded $2 billion.
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11. $1.05 Billion, Mega Millions, January 22, 2021: A single ticket won in Michigan.
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10. $1.08 Billion, Powerball, July 19, 2023: A Single Ticket Won in California.
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9. $1.13 Billion, Mega Millions, March 26, 2024: A single ticket won in New Jersey.
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8. $1.33 Billion, Powerball, April 6, 2024: A single ticket won in Oregon.
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7. $1.337 Billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022: A single ticket won in Illinois.
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6. $1.35 Billion, Mega Millions, January 13, 2023: Single Ticket Purchased in Maine.
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5. $1.537 Billion, Mega Millions, October 23, 2018: A single ticket won in South Carolina.
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4. $1.58 Billion, Mega Millions, August 8, 2023: A Single Ticket Won in Neptune Beach, Florida
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3. $1.586 Billion, Powerball, January 13, 2016: Three tickets won from California, Florida and Tennessee.
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2. $1.765 Billion, Powerball, October 11, 2023: A single ticket won from California.
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1. $2.04 Billion, Powerball, November 7, 2022: A single ticket won in California.
What are the 10 largest lottery jackpots in US history?
The following Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots were among the top 10 largest lottery jackpots in U.S. history, as of July 2, 2024.
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10. $1.08 Billion Powerball Drawing – July 19, 2023; California
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9. $1.1 Billion Mega Millions Drawing — March 26, 2024; New Jersey
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8. $1.33 Billion Powerball Drawing – April 6, 2024; Oregon
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7. $1.337 Billion Mega Millions Drawing — July 29, 2022; Illinois
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6. $1.35 Billion Mega Millions Drawing — January 13, 2023; Maine
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5. $1.537 Billion Mega Millions Drawing — October 23, 2018; South Carolina
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4. $1.58 Billion Mega Millions Drawing — August 8, 2023; Florida
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3. $1.586 Billion Powerball Drawing – January 13, 2016; California, Florida, and Tennessee
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2. $1.765 Billion Powerball Drawing – October 11, 2023; California
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1. $2.04 Billion Powerball Drawing – November 7, 2022; California
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Has Anyone Won the Mega Millions Jackpot Before July 2, 2024?
