Mega Millions jackpot rises to $97 million: When is the next drawing, where to buy tickets, how to play

Mega Millions is one of the most celebrated US-based lottery games ardently followed and played in multiple US cities like California, Oregon, Illinois, New Jersey and more. Although the number of winners in Mega Millions is quite less due to the prize categories being very minimal, the takeaway prizes are exponential, with one player from New Jersey taking home a whopping $1.13 billion earlier this March, while another player from New Jersey won a jackpot worth $552 million this June.

When is Mega Millions' next drawing?

Now, the Mega Millions jackpot has once again risen, nearing a billion dollars, currently standing at $97 million. Since there were no claims for this Friday's jackpot, the stakes have once again risen. If there would have been a claim for the jackpot prize on Friday, the player could have taken away $38.3 million, according to the Mega Millions organizers. Since, there were no bids for the jackpot, the jackpot amount from Friday's drawing has now added up to the next drawing that falls this Tuesday.

Mega Millions jackpot: How to play

Mega Millions is a relatively easy lottery game to understand and play. It involves choosing six numbers, where five numbers will range from 1-70 while the other number will be for the gold Mega Ball that needs to be chosen from a range of 1-25.


If the odds appear to be against you, then you can choose an option between Easy Pick or a Quick Pick and the computer will select a random list of numbers for you. There are options to choose the Megaplier option by adding just a dollar, that multiplies your winnings by two, three, four or five, according to USA Today.

How do I buy a Mega Millions ticket?

A Mega Millions ticket can be bought easily from a convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and even airport terminals, if you are based in the United States. You can even purchase Mega Millions tickets online using Jackpocket, a digital courier system for lotteries.

FAQs:

Can I Buy Mega Millions ticket online?
Mega Millions ticket can be easily purchased online if you are based in US cities like Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and others, using the Jackpocket app.

What will be the next jackpot amount of Mega Millions?
The next jackpot amount of Mega Millions will stand at a whopping $97 million after the last drawings were not claimed by any lottery player.