- Powerball and Mega Millions lotteries have hit the $1 billion mark six times in the games' history
- Florida couple's ticket was one of 3 that matched all 6 numbers to win second-largest jackpot in U.S. history ($1.586 billion)
- You have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance to match all 6 numbers in the Mega Millions lottery
Who will become the next mega millionaire?
The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow after nobody won the jackpot in Tuesday night's drawing.
However, a quick pick ticket sold in West Palm Beach won $1 million.
The estimated jackpot for Tuesday's drawing was $441 million, with a cash option of $238.8 million.
The jackpot has now grown to $476 million, with a cash option of $256 million. The next drawing is Friday at 11 p.m.
The new jackpot in inching closer to joining the top 10 biggest Mega Millions jackpots. The 10th largest jackpot was $522 million in June 2019.
Tickets start at $2 apiece.
Winning numbers for Tuesday, April 11: 31-35-53-54-55, and the Mega Ball was 24. Megaplier was 3X.
The West Palm Beach ticket was one of three $1 million winners in Tuesday's drawing, with the other tickets sold in Arizona and California.
The West Palm ticket was sold at the Supermercados El Bodegon on Forest Hill Boulevard, according to the Florida Lottery.
Here's a snapshot of recent drawings and how much the jackpot has climbed (in so short a time):
- Friday, March 10: $203 million
- Tuesday, March 14: $229 million
- Friday, March 17: $254 million
- Tuesday, March 21: $272 million
- Friday, March 24: $302 million
- Tuesday, March 28: $322 million
- Friday, March 31: $355 million
- Tuesday, April 4, $385 million
- Friday, April 7, $414 million
- Tuesday, April 11, $441 million
What we know about big winners:Lotto jackpots have surpassed $1 billion six times.
What were the numbers?This combination of 6 numbers won $185.3 million on Valentine's Day 2022
The drawing hasn’t seen a multimillion-dollar winner since Feb. 3, and ticket sales have increased with the rising jackpot.
Mega Millions drawings are held at 11 p.m. EST Tuesdays and Fridays.
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How much was the Mega Millions lottery jackpot for April 11?
$441 million, with a cash option of $238.8 million.
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How long has Mega Millions rolled over?
This Mega Millions jackpot has rolled over since Feb. 3. Before that, one ticket purchased in Massachusetts in the Jan. 31 drawing claimed $31 million. Interestingly, the jackpot has rolled over three holidays − Valentine's Day, which, let's be honest, would have made an amazing Valentine's Day gift for your sweetie, family member or your pal (more on Valentine's Day below); St. Patrick's Day, the luckiest of all holidays; and April Fool's Day (we're not going to go there).
What are the odds of winning Mega Millions?
According to theMega Millions website, you have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance to match all five white balls plus the gold Mega Ball. Prizes range from $2 (for matching the Mega Ball) to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.
What are the odds of winning Powerball?
Powerball drawings are held at 11 p.m. EST Monday, Wednesday and Saturdays. According toPowerball.com, players have a 1 in 292.2 million chance to match all six numbers. Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.
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Can Florida lottery winners remain anonymous?
According toFlorida Lottery's website, winners cannot remain anonymous: "Florida law mandates that the Florida Lottery provide records containing information such as the winner's name, city of residence; game won, date won, and amount won to any third party who requests the information."
However, the site states, since May 25, 2022, the "names of lottery winners claiming prizes of $250,000 or greater will be temporarily exempt from public disclosure for 90 days from the date the prize is claimed, unless otherwise waived by the winner."
Lottery experts and lawyers have said there are ways to remain anonymous if you win.
What is the largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history?
The largest lottery prize ever climbed to $2.04 billion in November. The jackpot was an estimated $1.9 billion days before the drawing, but lottery ticket sales helped it grow to more than $2 billion after updated calculations. A single ticket purchased in California won the grand prize, and the winner was revealed on Valentine's Day − Feb. 14, 2023.
When did lotto jackpots hit $1 billion or more?
As of April 11, 2023, there have been six lottery jackpots that have surpassed $1 billion. Half of the prizes were won (but not necessarily claimed) in January.
- 6.$1.05 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 22, 2021: A single ticket won in Michigan.
- 5.$1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022: A single ticket won in Illinois.
- 5.$1.35 billion, Jan. 13, 2023: A single ticket was purchased in Maine.
- 3.$1.537 billion, Mega Millions, Oct. 23, 2018: A single ticket won in South Carolina.
- 2.$1.586 billion, Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016: Three tickets won from California, Florida, Tennessee.
- 1.$2.04 billion, Powerball, Nov. 7, 2022: A single ticket won in California.
What are the Top 10 largest Mega Millions jackpots ever?
According to its website, here are the Top 10 Mega Millions jackpots as of April 11, 2023:
- 10.$522 million — June 7, 2019; California
- 9.$533 million — March 30, 2018; New Jersey
- 8.$536 million — July 8, 2016; Indiana
- 7.$543 million — July 24, 2018; California
- 6.$648 million — Dec. 17, 2013; California and Georgia
- 5.$656 million — March 30, 2012; Illinois, Kansas and Maryland
- 4.$1.05 billion — Jan. 22, 2021; Michigan
- 3.$1.337 billion — July 29, 2022; Illinois
- 2.$1.35 billion — Jan. 13, 2023; Maine
- 1.$1.537 billion — Oct. 23, 2018; South Carolina
What are the Top 10 largest Powerball jackpots ever?
Here are the Top 10 Powerball jackpots as of April 11, 2023:
- 10.$590.5 million — May 18, 2013; Florida
- 9.$632.6 million — Jan. 5, 2022; California and Wisconsin
- 8.$687.8 million — Oct. 27, 2018; Iowa and New York
- 7.$699.8 million — Oct. 4, 2021; California
- 6.$731.1 million — Jan. 20, 2021; Maryland
- 5. $754.6 million — Feb. 6, 2023; Washington
- 4.$758.7 million — Aug. 23, 2017; Massachusetts
- 3.$768.4 million — March 27, 2019; Wisconsin
- 2.$1.586 billion — Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida and Tennessee
- 1.$2.04 billion — Nov. 7, 2022; California
What are the Top 10 largest lottery jackpots ever?
The following Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots made the Top 10 biggest lottery jackpots in U.S. history, as of April 11, 2023.
- 10.$731.1 million Powerball drawing — Jan. 20, 2021; Maryland
- 9. $754.6 million Powerball drawing — Feb. 6, 2023; Washington
- 8.$758.7 million Powerball drawing — Aug. 23, 2017; Massachusetts
- 7.$768.4 million Powerball drawing — March 27, 2019; Wisconsin
- 6.$1.05 billion Mega Millions drawing — Jan. 22, 2021; Michigan
- 5.$1.337 billion Mega Millions drawing — July 29, 2022; Illinois
- 4.$1.35 billion Mega Millions drawing — Jan. 13, 2023; Maine
- 3.$1.537 billion Mega Millions drawing — Oct. 23, 2018; South Carolina
- 2.$1.586 billion Powerball drawing — Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida and Tennessee
- 1.$2.04 billion Powerball drawing — Nov. 7, 2022; California
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