Mega Millions: When is next drawing? See the new jackpot amount

The staggering $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot has been claimed, but the game goes on with a fresh start. The jackpot now stands at a modest $20 million, offering a cash alternative of $9.9 million.

Following the successful ticket purchase for Tuesday's draw in Neptune Beach, Florida, the jackpot returns to its baseline. This reset is in contrast to the previous build-up since April. The year has witnessed six winners of the Mega Millions jackpot, including the mammoth $1.348 billion triumph in January.

Mega Millions: When is chance to win next jackpot?

For those curious about the upcoming Mega Millions events, the next chance for the jackpot is on Friday night, August 11, scheduled for 11 p.m. ET. The winning numbers from the recent draw on August 8 were 13, 19, 20, 32 and 33. The Mega Ball was 14 and the Megaplier was 2X.

Apart from the victorious Floridian player, participants from various states secured prizes as well:

Match 5 $1 million winners: California, Pennsylvania, Texas and West Virginia.
Match 5 + Megaplier winners: Florida and North Carolina.

How to win Mega Millions jackpot?

Playing Mega Millions comes at a cost of $2 per ticket. The game offers nine possible prize tiers, ranging from the jackpot to $2. To participate, select five numbers between 1 and 70, in addition to one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25. Players can opt for Easy Pick or Quick Pick, allowing the terminal to generate numbers randomly. The jackpot is won by matching all the six numbers drawn.

Megaplier feature

The Megaplier feature is available in most states, increasing non-jackpot rewards by two, three, four, or five times for an extra $1 per play. Before each regular drawing, a Megaplier is drawn from a pool of 15 balls: five marked "2X," three marked "4X," and one marked "5X."

Record Winnings

Tuesday's Mega Millions triumph marked the pinnacle in the lottery's history, with a whopping $1.58 billion. Other records include:

$1.537 billion, South Carolina, October 2018.
$1.348 billion, Maine, January 2023.
$1.337 billion, Illinois, July 2022.
$1.05 billion, Michigan, January 2021.
$656 million, shared among winners in Illinois, Kansas, and Maryland, March 2012.

FAQs

How can I play Mega Millions?
To play Mega Millions, you need to purchase a ticket for $2 per play. Pick five numbers from 1 to 70, and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25. You can either choose your own numbers or opt for Easy Pick/Quick Pick for random selection. The jackpot is won by matching all the six winning numbers.

What is the Megaplier?
The Megaplier is an optional feature, which is available in most states. For an additional $1 per play, it multiplies non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, or five times. The Megaplier numbers are drawn before each regular Mega Millions drawing, offering chances to enhance winnings.