“Mega Millions Jackpot Soars Past $1 Billion Mark – No Winners for the Fifth Consecutive Time”
In a historic event, Mega Millions has reached an unprecedented milestone by offering a jackpot exceeding one billion dollars for the fifth occasion. Following Friday’s draw, where no winners emerged, the excitement intensifies as the estimated jackpot now stands at a staggering $1.05 billion ($527.9 million cash). The next draw is scheduled for Tuesday, August 1, marking the 30th consecutive draw in this thrilling series.
Details and Winning Numbers:
The winning numbers for the last draw held on July 28 were 52, 28, 5, 63, and 10, with a Megaball of 18. While there were no jackpot winners, the draw generated an impressive 3,157,597 winning tickets across various prize tiers. Among the fortunate winners, a Pennsylvania ticket holder secured a substantial $5 million prize, being one of the five tickets nationwide that matched the five white balls for the game’s second-tier reward. Furthermore, a New York ticket holder claimed the standard $1 million prize, alongside lucky winners from Arizona, California, and Pennsylvania.
Upcoming Draw and Previous Jackpot Records:
The highly anticipated upcoming draw on August 1 could result in a Mega Millions jackpot that equals the fourth-largest jackpot in the history of the game. As the excitement builds, Mega Millions enthusiasts can watch the live drawings on abc7NY.com/lottery on Tuesday and Friday nights at 10:59.
Top 10 Largest U.S. Jackpots:
Mega Millions and Powerball have consistently produced life-changing jackpots over the years. Here is a list of the ten largest U.S. jackpots to date, along with the states where the winning tickets were sold:
- $2.04 billion, Powerball, Nov. 8, 2022 (California)
- $1.586 billion, Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016 (California, Florida, Tennessee)
- $1.537 billion, Mega Millions, Oct. 23, 2018 (South Carolina)
- $1.35 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 13, 2023 (Maine)
- $1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022 (Illinois)
- $1.05 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 22, 2021 (Michigan)
- $768.4 million, Powerball, March 27, 2019 (Wisconsin)
- $758.7 million, Powerball, Aug. 23, 2017 (Massachusetts)
- $774.6 million, Powerball, Feb. 6, 2023 (Washington state)
- $731.1 million, Powerball, Jan. 20, 2021 (Maryland)
Support for Gamblers:
For more information about the New York lottery and to check lottery results, please visit nylottery.ny.gov. New Yorkers dealing with gambling addiction or those concerned about someone else’s well-being can seek support by calling the State’s toll-free, confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (467369). Standard text rates may apply.
The Mega Millions jackpot continues its thrilling journey, captivating players across the nation. With no winners in the latest draw, the prize has skyrocketed to over a billion dollars, making the upcoming draw on August 1 a momentous occasion. As history is in the making, participants and fans eagerly await the outcome in hopes of securing the life-changing jackpot.