Mega Millions Winning Numbers: No Grand Prize Winner, Jackpot Grows To $333M
There was no grand prize winner in the Tuesday night Mega Millions drawing, which featured a jackpot worth $305 million jackpot, with a cash value of $157.8 million.
The winning Mega Millions numbers were 20, 23, 37, 46, and 52, with a gold Mega Ball of 6. The Megaplier was 4X.
Watch the winning lottery numbers being pulled below.
There were no instant millionaires following the latest lottery drawing. Fifteen players hit the Match 4 with the gold Mega Ball and won $10,000 each. Meanwhile, four players hit the Match 4 plus the gold Mega Ball with the 4X Megaplier, scoring $40,000 apiece.
The other Mega Millions wins from Tuesday night ranged between $2 to $2,000.
Since the grand prize went unclaimed, the Friday night jackpot will climb to $333 million with a $172.3 million cash option.
The latest jackpot comes after two players in Texas each won a $20,000 prize in the Friday evening drawing. The two winning tickets initially won a $10,000 prize, but since the players purchased the Megaplier, their winnings were doubled.
Mega Millions jackpot winners receive their grand prize through either a one-time lump sum payment or an annuity. Those who opt for the annuity receive one immediate payment, followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5% each year.
The lottery game can be played in 45 states as well as the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Mega Millions drawings are held on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m. ET.
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