And just like that, the Mega Millions jackpot surpassed $100 million in just a few weeks. Will a $2 ticket make you a winner?
After no one hit all five numbers plus the Mega Ball correctly during the Friday, June 28, Mega Millions drawing for $116 million, the top prize rose to $137 million with a $63 million cash option for Tuesday, July 2.
Watch this story tonight after 11:00 p.m. EDT to see the winning numbers from the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, July 2.
In case you’re wondering, Friday’s winning numbers were 28-31-33-42-66 and the Mega Ball was 24. Megaplier was 3x.
Mega Millions tickets start at $2 each. Below are some frequently asked questions about the game, when winning tickets expire in Florida (it varies by state), and lottery odds. Good luck!
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What were the Mega Millions winning numbers for Tuesday, July 2?
Watch this story tonight after 11:00 p.m. EDT to see the winning numbers from the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, July 2.
When is the next Mega Millions lottery drawing?
Mega Millions drawings are held on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00 p.m. EDT. The next Mega Millions lottery drawing is on Friday, July 5, 2024 at 11:00 p.m. EDT.
How long has Mega Millions been going on?
This Mega Millions lottery series began on Friday, June 7, after someone in Illinois matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball on Tuesday, June 4, resulting in a $560 million drawing. Below is a recap of the lottery drawings and how the jackpot has grown since then.
How long do you have to cash in a winning Florida Lottery ticket?
Florida Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days (six months) from the date of the drawing. To claim a one-time cash payment option, a winner has within the first 60 days of the applicable drawing date to claim it.
What are the odds of winning Mega Millions?
The odds of winning are quite low. According to the Mega Millions site, players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of matching all five white balls plus the gold Mega Ball. Prizes range from $2 (for matching the Mega Ball) to the top jackpot, which varies.
Does the Florida Lottery announce lottery winners? Can you remain anonymous if you win the lottery in Florida?
According to the Florida Lottery website, winners cannot remain anonymous: “Florida law requires the Florida Lottery to provide data containing information such as the winner’s name, city of residence, game won, date won, and amount won to third parties who request this information.”
However, the site states that “the names of lottery winners claiming prizes of $250,000 or more will be temporarily exempt from disclosure for 90 days from the date the prize is claimed, unless the winner otherwise waives these rights.”
Lottery experts and attorneys say there are ways to remain anonymous if you win.
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