Did anyone win the $ 49 million?

The Mega Millions jackpot last night (Friday) was estimated at $ 49 million, with a cash value of $ 38.9 million. But did anyone manage to win the grand prize?

The winning numbers were 11, 15, 31, 42 and 63, with the Mega Ball 14 and the Megaplier 2x, according to the Mega Millions site.

There were no lucky grand prize winners last night as no tickets purchased managed to match all the white numbers and the mega gold ball, meaning the jackpot will carry over to the next draw on Tuesday. .

However, there were two winners of the second biggest $ 1 million prize with those tickets matching the five white balls. One of those ticket holders had the Megaplier and therefore doubled their money to $ 2 million.

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There were five people who won at least $ 10,000 after correctly choosing four of the white balls and the mega gold ball. One of those winners doubled his payout to $ 20,000 because he also bought the extra 2x megaplier.

Some 243 players won $ 500 by matching four numbers and, of those winners, 45 won $ 1,000 using the Megaplier. Additionally, 662 people won $ 200 by matching three numbers and the Mega Ball, and 124 of them doubled their prize to $ 400 using the Megaplier.

Over 29,000 players have won $ 10 by matching three or two numbers and the Mega Ball and over 6,000 of these players have won $ 20 using the Megaplier.

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As the jackpot was not won, its size now increases to around $ 57 million, with a cash option of $ 45.5 million, for the next draw at 11 p.m. ET on August 25.

The last jackpot winner came from a ticket sold in California to the 7/31/20 draw for $ 22 million. There have only been four Mega Millions jackpot winners this calendar year.

How does Mega Millions work?

Mega Millions is a multi-state lottery that was first launched on August 31, 1996. One of the country’s most popular lotteries, tickets are sold in 45 states, as well as the District of Columbia and the Islands. American virgins. The raffles take place every Tuesday and Friday at WSB-TV in Atlanta.

Five white balls are drawn from a set of balls numbered 1 through 70, with a gold Mega Ball drawn from a set of balls numbered 1 through 25. With nine different ways to win a prize, your chances of winning the game. minus $ 2 is 1 in 24, according to the Mega Millions website.

If you are a lucky winner, you will have between 90 days and a year to redeem your ticket, depending on local rules and regulations.

All jackpot winners are entitled to a cash option or an annuity option of an upfront payment followed by 29 annual payouts which are each 5% higher than the previous ones. All prices are subject to income tax.