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Mega Millions jackpot at $627 million for Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 lottery drawing

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Mega Millions jackpot at 7 million for Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 lottery drawing

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After no grand prize winner from Tuesday’s drawing, the Mega Millions jackpot for Friday is up to $627 million with a cash value of $309.1 million.

It’s only the ninth time the Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $600 million since the game began in 2002, according to lottery officials.

Ready to try your luck with Mega Millions? Here’s everything you need to know..

Mega Millions winning numbers 8/27/24

The winning numbers from Tuesday, Aug. 27 drawing were 16-18-21-54-65 and the Mega Ball was 5. The Megaplier was 2X.

Did anyone win the Mega Millions on Tuesday, Aug 27, 2024?

There was no grand prize winner, but there was a Match 5 winner plus Megaplier winner for $2 million in South Carolina and a Match 5 winner worth $1 million in South Carolina.

What time is the next Mega Millions drawing?

The next drawing will be Friday, Aug. 30, at 11 p.m. ET.

Mega Millions drawings are held two times a week, every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET.

What times does Mega Millions close?

In Delaware, tickets may be purchased until 9:45 p.m. ET on the day of the drawing.

In New Jersey and Pennsylvania, you can purchase tickets until 9:59 p.m.

Are you a winner?: $4 million Mega Millions winning lottery ticket sold in Delaware

How to play the Mega Millions lottery

When purchasing a Mega Millions ticket, you have the opportunity to select six numbers. The first five will be chosen from a range of 1 to 70 for the white balls, and the last number will be chosen from 1 to 25 for the coveted golden Mega Ball. For those who may find it daunting to pick their own numbers, the option to select Easy Pick or Quick Pick is available, which will generate the numbers for your ticket at random.

How much are Mega Millions tickets?

The Powerball costs $2 per play.

In Pennsylvania, you can buy tickets online: www.pailottery.com/games/draw-games/.

Tickets can be bought online as well in New Jersey: njlotto.com.

What is the largest Mega Millions jackpot?

  1. $1.602 billion – Aug. 8, 2023 – FL
  2. $1.537 billion – Oct. 23, 2018 – SC
  3. $1.348 billion – Jan. 13, 2023 – ME
  4. $1.337 billion – July 29, 2022 – IL
  5. $1.128 billion – March 29, 2024 – NJ
  6. $1.05 billion – Jan. 22, 2021 – MI
  7. $656 million – March 30, 2012 – IL, KS, MD
  8. $648 million – Dec. 17, 2013 – CA, GA
  9. $627 million – Aug. 30, 2024 – TBD
  10. $552 million – June 4, 2024 – IL
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