No winner of Mega Millions, the jackpot climbs to $ 1.6 billion

The next batch of winning numbers will be announced Tuesday at 11pm. AND.

Winners can choose an immediate cash payment option of $ 904 million or receive the $ 1.6 billion prize over 29 years.

And if you do not want to wait until Tuesday, you can try your luck at the Saturday night Powerball jackpot for $ 470 million.

What are the chances of winning Mega Millions?

Not great. As of Thursday, they were one out of 302 million. According to Mega Millions officials, the chances of winning a prize for less than six numbers are one in 24.

How did the jackpot get so big?

Weekly Mega Millions gains have been rising since July 24, when a group of 11 California office workers decided to play on a whim, winning $ 543 million.

In 2017, the lottery officials have tweaked the rules to give players the chance to win bigger prizes.

How to buy a ticket?

The game costs $ 2 and there are nine different ways to win a prize. You can play Mega Millions in 44 US states, alongside Washington, DC and the US Virgin Islands.

And if there is a tie?

If more than one person guesses the winning numbers, the jackpot will be divided proportionately.