Could today be your fortunate day?
The Mega Millions lottery prize was estimated at $256 million, with a cash alternative valued at $119.7 million for the drawing scheduled for Tuesday evening, as reported by the authorities.
Mega Millions website
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The jackpot was last claimed on January 17 when
A lottery participant from the Arizona Lottery hit a whopping $112 million jackpot.
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In the meantime, the Powerball jackpot stands at $353 million, with a cash option valued at $165.7 million, as reported by the source.
Powerball website
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What are the winning numbers for Mega Millions on March 11, 2025?
Return here after 11 p.m. for the Mega Millions winning numbers from Tuesday, March 11, 2025:
What’s the date of the upcoming Mega Millions draw?
The Mega Millions draws take place every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.
What steps should I follow to play Mega Millions?
The price is $2 per ticket; however, you have the option to add the Megaplier for an additional dollar. This could potentially boost your possible winnings up to fivefold from the initial prize amount (excluding the jackpot).
Every participant chooses five numbers between 1 and 70 for the white balls and picks one digit from 1 to 25 for the Mega Ball. Alternatively, you may opt for a randomly generated Quick Pick by the lottery system. There’s no requirement to hold citizenship in the U.S. or reside in a specific state when buying your ticket.
How many numbers must you match to win the Mega Millions jackpot?
You could win $2 simply by matching only the Mega Ball. Apart from hitting the jackpot, you have the chance to win as much as $1 million by correctly picking all five white balls (with an exception in California).
verify all the prize payout details on the Mega Millions website here
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In which locations can one play Mega Millions?
You have the option to play the game in 45 states along with the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The list of states where Mega Millions is not available includes:
Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah.
Where do you purchase lottery tickets?
Tickets can be bought in person at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Certain airport terminals might also offer the sale of lottery tickets.
You can likewise purchase tickets via the internet through
Jackpocket, the designated digital lottery courier for the USA TODAY Network,
In these U.S. states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington D.C., and West Virginia; the Jackpocket application enables you to choose your lottery game and numbers, submit your bet via your mobile device or personal computer, view your ticket, and claim your prizes entirely through digital means.
When is the cutoff time for purchasing Mega Millions tickets?
The cutoff time for buying a Mega Millions ticket differs from one state to another, so avoid waiting till the very end. This period could range anywhere from 15 minutes up to an hour—or even longer—before the draw takes place. With certain third-party lottery applications, this window might extend as far back as two hours prior to the draw. As an illustration, Jackpocket in New Jersey requires tickets to be purchased by 9:15 PM Eastern Time for draws scheduled at 11 PM.
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What are the chances of me winning the lottery?
Participating in Mega Millions can be thrilling, yet remember not to squander your imagined winnings prematurely.
The chances of hitting the jackpot stand at 302,575,350 to 1. The probability of matching only the five white balls is 12,607,306 to 1.
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Here are 13 bizarre occurrences with higher odds of happening compared to hitting the jackpot.
What is the definition of a cash option?
In the United States, major lottery games provide two primary methods for claiming jackpots: as an annuity or in a lump sum.
The annuity choice involves payouts spread out over multiple years. It starts with an upfront payment followed by 29 additional yearly installments, which grow by 5% annually. In contrast, the cash option offers a substantially smaller amount compared to the announced grand prize, yet delivers this as one single payout. This way, you avoid having to anticipate receiving funds over many decades.
Is it possible for someone who wins the lottery to stay anonymous?
In certain states such as New Jersey, individuals have the option to claim their lottery winnings without revealing their identity. This was not always possible; however, current regulations allow for this level of privacy for the winners.
a legislation enacted by Governor Phil Murphy
In other states, the identity and location of the winners are part of the public records. Contact your local lottery office for further details.
What are the Top 10 largest Mega Millions jackpots?
Here are the Top 10 Mega Millions jackpots of all time:
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$1.602 billion,
Aug. 8, 2023: Victory in Florida -
$1.537 billion,
Oct. 23, 2018: Triumphed in South Carolina -
$1.348 billion,
January 13, 2023: Triumphed in Maine -
$1.337 billion,
July 29, 2022: Triumphed in Illinois -
$1.269 billion,
December 27, 2024: Victory Achieved in California -
$1.128 billion,
March 26, 2024: Victory in New Jersey -
$1.05 billion,
Jan. 22, 2021: Triumphed in Michigan -
$810 million,
September 10, 2024: Triumphed in Texas - On March 30, 2012, three lottery ticket holders from Illinois, Kansas, and Maryland won $656 million combined.
- On December 17, 2013, two lucky winners were announced in both California and Georgia when the jackpot reached $648 million.
What is the highest U.S. lottery jackpot ever recorded?
Below is a glance at the largest jackpots won within the United States across both Powerball and Mega Millions lottery games:
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$2.04 billion, Powerball
, November 7, 2022: Triumphed in California -
$1.765 billion, Powerball,
October 11, 2023: Victory Achieved in California -
$1.602 billion,
Mega Millions, August 8, 2023: Winner in Florida - $1.586 billion, Powerball, January 13, 2016: Winners in California, Florida, and Tennessee
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$1.537 billion, Mega Millions,
October 23, 2018: Triumphed in South Carolina -
$1.348 billion,
Mega Millions, January 13, 2022: Victory in Maine -
$1.337 billion, Mega Millions,
July 29, 2022: Triumphed in Illinois -
$1.326 billion, Powerball,
April 6, 2024: Victory in Oregon -
$1.269 billion, Mega Millions,
December 27, 2024: Triumphed in California -
$1.128 billion, Mega Millions
March 26, 2024: Victory Achieved in New Jersey -
$1.08 billion, Powerball
, July 19, 2023: Victory Achieved in California -
$1.05 billion, Mega Millions,
January 22, 2021: Triumphed in Michigan -
$842.4 million, Powerball,
Jan. 1, 2024: Triumphed in Michigan -
$810 million,
Mega Millions, September 10, 2024: Victory in Texas -
$768.4 million, Powerball,
March 27, 2019: Triumphed in Wisconsin - $758.7 million, Powerball, August 23, 2017: Won in Massachusetts
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$754.6 million, Powerball:
Feb. 6, 2023: Triumphed in Washington -
$731.1 million,, Powerball,
Jan. 20, 2021: Triumphed in Maryland -
$699.8 million, Powerball,
October 4, 2021: Triumphed in California - $687.8 million, Powerball, October 27, 2018: There were two lucky ticket holders in Iowa and New York.
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