Title: Mega Millions Jackpot Surpasses $1 Billion, Fifth Time in History
Subtitle: No Winning Tickets Sold, Next Drawing Set for Tuesday
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The Bib Theorists – January 17, 2022
The Mega Millions jackpot has taken the nation by storm as it reaches an unprecedented milestone, surpassing a staggering $1 billion. Following Friday’s drawing, which had no lucky winners, the jackpot has now grown to an estimated $1.05 billion, making it the fifth time in the game’s history that it has reached such astronomical heights.
The winning numbers for Friday’s draw were 5, 10, 28, 52, and 63, with a Mega Ball of 18. Despite no jackpot winners, there have been 46 tickets sold nationwide that matched all five white balls, earning lucky individuals at least $1 million in prize money. Additionally, a ticket sold in Pennsylvania won $5 million thanks to the Megaplier option, adding even more excitement to an already captivating game.
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are daunting, sitting at approximately one in 302.58 million. With the anticipation and anticipation growing, millions of hopeful participants eagerly await the next draw on Tuesday at 11 p.m. Eastern.
The Mega Millions game has witnessed several mind-boggling jackpots in its history. The largest jackpot thus far was a remarkable $1.537 billion, won by a single ticket sold in South Carolina back in October 2018. Just last week, a $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot was claimed by a lucky ticket sold in downtown Los Angeles, marking the sixth-largest prize in U.S. lottery history.
Mega Millions tickets are sold in most states across the country, excluding Alabama, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii, and Nevada, as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Each state governs the allocation of lottery profits, with California leading the way by directing all proceeds to public education, which is expected to amount to approximately $2 billion in the 2021-22 fiscal year.
As the Mega Millions jackpot continues to climb, the nation braces for the possibilities that lie ahead. Will Tuesday’s draw crown a lucky winner, or will the jackpot swell even further, capturing the attention and dreams of millions of players across the nation? Only time will tell as the excitement builds and the stakes continue to rise.
Disclaimer: The Bib Theorists is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Mega Millions lottery. Readers are advised to verify information independently.
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