Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $900 Million for Tuesday Drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached a staggering $900 million for the upcoming drawing. Scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, this jackpot marks the eighth-largest in the game’s history. The cash option for the prize stands at approximately $415.3 million.
Mega Millions Jackpot Milestones
This current jackpot is a significant milestone, only the third time it has escalated to such heights. Notably, a record $1.602 billion was won in Florida on August 8, 2023. The jackpot is steadily marching toward the $1 billion mark.
Recent Winning Trends
- During the last drawing on Friday, there were 688,058 winning tickets for non-jackpot prizes, amounting to over $13.8 million in total winnings.
- The last major win occurred on June 27 in Virginia, with other big payouts earlier this year in Ohio (April), Illinois (March), and Arizona (January).
Winning Odds
Playing Mega Millions costs $5 per ticket. The odds of winning any Mega Millions prize are approximately 1 in 23. However, the odds of winning the jackpot itself are significantly lower at 1 in 290,472,336.
Participation and Draw Details
Mega Millions tickets are available in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drawings take place at 11 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesdays and Fridays in Atlanta, Georgia.
With the Mega Millions jackpot soaring to $900 million, excitement among players is palpable as they anticipate the next drawing.
