By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/mega-millions-jackpot-climbs-to-1-55-billion-ahead-of-tuesday-drawing Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.55 billion ahead of Tuesday drawing Nation Aug 5, 2023 3:57 PM EDT Another Mega Millions drawing, another night without a jackpot winner. The numbers drawn Friday night were: 11, 30, 45, 52, 56 and the gold ball 20. Because no one matched all six numbers and won the estimated $1.35 billion jackpot, the top prize increased to $1.55 billion for the next drawing Tuesday night. There now have been 31 straight drawings without a jackpot winner. The last time someone won the Mega Millions jackpot was April 18. READ MORE: What the Mega Millions can teach you about investing The $1.55 billion prize would be for a sole winner who chooses the annuity option with payment stretched over 30 years. Most winners opt for a lump-sum payment, which would be an estimated $757.2 million on Tuesday. A big slice of those winnings would go toward federal taxes, while many states also tax lottery payouts. The jackpot is so hard to win because of the 1 in 302.6 million odds of matching the numbers on five white balls and a separate mega ball. The odds are better to win smaller prizes, which start at $2. Mega Millions is played in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Another Mega Millions drawing, another night without a jackpot winner. The numbers drawn Friday night were: 11, 30, 45, 52, 56 and the gold ball 20. Because no one matched all six numbers and won the estimated $1.35 billion jackpot, the top prize increased to $1.55 billion for the next drawing Tuesday night. There now have been 31 straight drawings without a jackpot winner. The last time someone won the Mega Millions jackpot was April 18. READ MORE: What the Mega Millions can teach you about investing The $1.55 billion prize would be for a sole winner who chooses the annuity option with payment stretched over 30 years. Most winners opt for a lump-sum payment, which would be an estimated $757.2 million on Tuesday. A big slice of those winnings would go toward federal taxes, while many states also tax lottery payouts. The jackpot is so hard to win because of the 1 in 302.6 million odds of matching the numbers on five white balls and a separate mega ball. The odds are better to win smaller prizes, which start at $2. Mega Millions is played in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now