Mega Millions Winning Numbers: Did Anyone Win Oct. 5 Jackpot?
Even though the Mega Millions lottery drawing on Tuesday did not yield any winners for the $45 million jackpot, there were several instant millionaires that resulted from the night.
The winning numbers pulled on Tuesday, Oct. 5, were 7, 11, 18, 30, 36, with a gold Mega Ball of 4. The Megaplier was 3X.
Watch the winning Mega Millions lottery numbers being pulled below.
The unclaimed jackpot on Tuesday night was worth an estimated $45 million with a cash option of $31.6 million. The Mega Millions jackpot has now grown to an estimated $60 million with a cash value of $42.1 million.
The next Mega Millions lottery drawing will be held on Friday, Oct. 8, at 11 p.m. EST.
On Tuesday a player from Florida and another from New Jersey took home $1 million after matching five numbers. However, there were no players who hit the Match 5 with the 3X Megaplier, which would have resulted in a $3 million prize.
There were 33 players who hit the Match 4 plus gold Mega Ball that won $10,000. Meanwhile, there were only nine players who matched four numbers plus the 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.
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