The Mega Millions jackpot soared to a staggering $977 million for the Friday, March 22 drawing, marking it as the game’s sixth largest jackpot ever. The winning numbers – 3, 8, 31, 35, 44, with Mega Ball 16 and a Megaplier of 3 – had players across the nation on the edge of their seats.
Excitement is now building for the next Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, March 26 at 11 p.m. in Michigan. Ticket sales are available in-store and online until 10:45 p.m. on the night of the draw, giving hopeful participants a chance to try their luck.
The Megaplier feature, which allows players to increase non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, or five times for an extra $1 per play, adds an extra element of anticipation for players. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot stand at 1 in 302,575,350, making it a thrilling challenge for all who participate.
For those unable to watch the drawing live, the winning numbers can be viewed on YouTube, the Mega Millions website, and the Michigan Lottery website. Winners will have the option of choosing between an annuity or a cash payment if they manage to secure the jackpot. Additionally, if multiple people are lucky enough to win, the winnings will be shared equally among all winning tickets.
With such a monumental jackpot up for grabs, players are eagerly awaiting the next drawing to see if they could be the lucky winner of nearly $1 billion. Stay tuned for more updates on this record-breaking Mega Millions jackpot.
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