Current Jackpot Status
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an estimated $358 million for the upcoming draw on Friday, August 2, 2024. With a cash option of $169.7 million, this is a notable increase from the previous draw’s estimated jackpot of $331 million.
Results for Friday, August 2, 2024
Mega Millions winning numbers
The winning numbers for Friday’s Mega Millions drawing are: 6, 7, 24, 44 and 54. The Mega Ball is 13. The Megaplier is 4x.
Results from the Last Draw
July 30, 2024
In the most recent Mega Millions draw, held on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, the winning numbers were:
- White Balls: 19, 23, 30, 33, 50
- Mega Ball: 25
- Megaplier: 2
No ticket matched all six numbers, so the jackpot will roll over to the next draw. However, two lucky tickets, sold in Illinois and Texas, each won $1 million by matching all five white ball numbers.
Details for the Upcoming Draw
Draw Date and Time
- Date: Friday, August 2, 2024
- Time: 11 p.m. Eastern Time / 8 p.m. Arizona Time
Where to Watch
You can watch the Mega Millions draw live by streaming it at MegaMillions.com.
How to Play
To participate in Mega Millions, players must:
- 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 how the 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: Buy 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 is 7:59 p.m. Arizona Time. 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!