Mega Millions Jackpot set to hit staggering $1 billion after no winner on Tuesday night

The Mega Millions jackpot is on the verge of reaching a staggering $1 billion mark after no ticket matched all six numbers in Tuesday night’s drawing. According to ABC News, the estimated jackpot for the next drawing on Friday, November 14, now stands at $965 million. If not won, it would mark only the eighth time in the game’s history that the prize hits the billion-dollar milestone.

Following weeks of consecutive rollovers, the prize has steadily climbed, attracting millions of hopeful players across the country eager for a chance at life-changing winnings.

The cash option for the upcoming draw is estimated at around $445.3 million before taxes. Following four jackpot wins in the first half of the year, Friday’s drawing will mark the 40th consecutive drawing without a jackpot winner - a new game record since the last win in Virginia on June 27.


While Tuesday night produced no jackpot winner, a total of 809,030 tickets claimed prizes across all tiers, totaling more than $27.9 million in nationwide winnings, according to Mega Millions, reported ABC News. The odds of hitting the jackpot remain a daunting 1 in 290,472,336, underscoring the challenge of claiming the billion-dollar prize in the upcoming draw.

Mega Millions is available in 45 states, Washington, DC, and the US Virgin Islands, with tickets priced at $5 per play. The largest jackpot in the game’s history was a $1.6 billion prize won on August 8, 2023.

Mega Millions winning numbers on Tuesday

The numbers drawn Tuesday night were: 10-13-40-42-46. The Mega Ball is 1.

When is the next Mega Millions drawing?

The next Mega Millions drawing is Friday, November 14. Drawings are held at 11PM every Tuesday and Friday.

How late can you buy a Mega Millions ticket?

In Michigan, Mega Millions tickets can be purchased both in-store and online until 10:45PM on the night of the drawing.

How much does a Mega Millions ticket cost?

The cost of the Mega Millions ticket is $5.