Mega Millions Winning Numbers: Did Anyone Win Aug. 27 Jackpot?
Even though the Mega Millions lottery drawing on Friday didn’t result in any winners for the $288 million jackpot, there were several instant millionaires of the night.
The winning numbers pulled on Friday, Aug. 27, were 1, 10, 44, 47, 56, with a gold Mega Ball of 23. The Megaplier was 3X.
Watch the winning Mega Millions lottery numbers being pulled below.
The Friday night unclaimed jackpot was worth an estimated $288 million with a cash option of $208 million. The Mega Millions jackpot has now grown to an estimated $306 million with a cash value of $221 million.
The next Mega Millions lottery drawing will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 31, at 11 p.m. EST.
On Friday, one player from Louisiana and another from California took home $1 million for matching five numbers. Meanwhile, a player from Texas took home $3 million after hitting the Match 5 with the 3X Megaplier.
There were 21 players who hit the Match 4 plus gold Mega Ball that won $10,000. However, there were only three players who hit the Match 4 plus gold Mega Ball with the 3X Megaplier, winning $30,000. The rest of the prizes from the night ranged between $2 and $1,500.
Mega Millions winners can receive their grand prize lottery winnings through a one-time lump sum payment or an annuity. Those who select the annuity receive one immediate payment, followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5% each year.
Mega Millions can be played in 45 states as well as the U.S. Virgin Islands and the District of Columbia.
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