The Mega Millions draw for Tuesday, September 3, 2024, had the winning numbers 12, 41, 43, 52, 55, and the Mega Ball 9, with a Megaplier of 4x. The current jackpot was $681 million, with a cash option of $337.1 million. No ticket matched all six numbers, so the jackpot will roll over to the next draw, estimated at $740 million. There were two $1 million winners, one each in Illinois and Texas, who matched all five white balls. For more details, you can visit the official Mega Millions website.
How to Play Mega Millions
Participating in Mega Millions is simple:
- Pick Five Numbers: Choose five numbers from 1 to 70.
- Pick One Mega Ball Number: Select one number from 1 to 25.
Prize Payouts
Here’s a breakdown of how prizes are awarded based on your match:
- Jackpot: Match all five white balls and the Mega Ball.
- $1 Million: Match all five white balls.
- $10,000: Match four white balls and the Mega Ball.
- $500: Match four white balls.
- $200: Match three white balls and the Mega Ball.
- $10: Match three white balls.
- $10: Match two white balls and the Mega Ball.
- $4: Match one white ball and the Mega Ball.
- $2: Match only the Mega Ball.
Ticket Purchase Information
Cutoff Time
- Regular Draw Days: Purchase your ticket by 7:59 p.m. Arizona Time on draw days.
- Daylight Saving Time Adjustments: From the first Sunday in November through the second Saturday in March, the cutoff time remains 7:59 p.m. Arizona Time. For the rest of the year, it shifts to 6:59 p.m. Arizona Time.
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Good luck, and may the odds be in your favor for the next Mega Millions draw!