It's the first Mega Millions jackpot hit since someone who bought a ticket in New Jersey hit a $1.13 billion jackpot on March 26.
The Mega Millions jackpot is the 9th largest in the game’s history and the 25th largest prize in U.S. lottery history.
In addition, two second-prize tickets were sold — a $1 million ticket in Maryland and a $285,828 ticket in California. California lottery prizes vary depending on ticket sales and number of winners. They differ from the fixed second prizes offered in other participating states.If the jackpot winner chooses the cash option, the ticket is worth $264 millionwon the massive $1.13 billion prize on March 26. It’s the biggest prize ever won in New Jersey and the eighth largest in U.S. lottery history.
The jackpot for the next drawing on Friday rolls backs to $20 million with a cash option of $9.4 million.Players have a 1 in 12,607,306 chance of a ticket matching five numbers but not the Mega Ball and winning at least $1 million. The odds of matching four numbers plus the Mega Ball for a prize worth at least $10,000 are 931,001 to 1.If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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