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. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! 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. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now