Mega Millions climbs to $740 million for Sept.6 drawing

There was no jackpot winner in Tuesday’s Mega Thousands and thousands drawing.

The grand prize will climb to an estimated $740 million with a money choice of $366.3 million for Friday night time’s drawing, based on the Mega Thousands and thousands web site.

It’s the seventh largest Mega Thousands and thousands jackpot ever and the sixteenth largest in U.S. lottery historical past (See lists under).

The jackpot was final received on June 4 when a lottery participant in Illinois received $552 million – the ninth largest Mega Thousands and thousands ever.

Kansas, Michigan win large

Two tickets offered in Kansas and Michigan matched the 5 white balls to win $1 million. Additionally, 32 tickets matched 4 white balls and Megaball to win third-tier prizes – 21 received $10,000 and 11 had the Megaplier to win $40,000.

Profitable Mega Thousands and thousands numbers for Sept. 3

Listed here are the Mega Thousands and thousands successful numbers for Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024: 12 – 41 – 43 – 52 – 55 and Megaball 9. The Megaplier was 4x.

In search of an edge?These Mega Thousands and thousands numbers are drawn probably the most

When is subsequent Mega Thousands and thousands drawing?

Mega Thousands and thousands drawings are held each Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.

Extra:Mega Thousands and thousands $1 million New Jersey winner knew ‘I will win at some point’

How do I play Mega Thousands and thousands?

The price is $2 per ticket, however you’ll be able to add the Megaplier for $1, which can enhance the quantity of your potential prize as much as 5 occasions the unique prize (apart from the jackpot).

Every participant selects 5 numbers from 1 to 70 for the white balls and one quantity from 1 to 25 for the Mega Ball. Nonetheless, you can even have the lottery machine generate a random Fast Decide for you. You do not must be a U.S. citizen or a resident of a specific state the place you buy your ticket.

Extra:‘It nonetheless doesn’t really feel actual’ – New York man claims $476M Mega Thousands and thousands jackpot

What number of balls do I must match for Mega Thousands and thousands prize?

You possibly can win $2 for the matching only one – the Mega Ball. Wanting the jackpot, you’ll be able to win as much as $1 million for matching all 5 white balls (besides in California). You possibly can test all of the prize payouts on the Mega Thousands and thousands web site right here.

Beware:No, a lottery jackpot winner is not providing you with cash. How you can spot a scammer

The place is the Mega Thousands and thousands out there?

You possibly can play the sport in 45 states plus the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The states not providing Mega Thousands and thousands are: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada and Utah.

Fortunate?These are the states with probably the most Mega Thousands and thousands jackpot winners

The place can you purchase lottery tickets?  

Tickets will be bought in-person at fuel stations, comfort shops and grocery shops. Some airport terminals can also promote lottery tickets. 

You may also order tickets on-line by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Community, in these U.S. states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington D.C. and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app permits you to decide your lottery sport and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and acquire your winnings all utilizing your telephone or residence pc.  

NJ lottery:The place does all of the ticket gross sales cash go?

What’s deadline for purchasing Mega Thousands and thousands tickets?

The deadline for buying a Mega Thousands and thousands ticket varies by state so do not wait till the final minute. It may be quarter-hour to an hour or extra earlier than the precise drawing. For some third-party lottery apps, the deadline will be nearer to 2 hours earlier than the drawing. For instance, Jackpocket in New Jersey has a deadline of 9:15 p.m. for the 11 p.m. ET drawing.

Click on right here to test the deadline for the place you reside.

What are my odds of successful the lottery?

Enjoying the Mega Thousands and thousands will be thrilling, however simply do not go spending these tens of millions earlier than you win.

The chances of successful the jackpot are 302,575,350-to-1. The chances to match all 5 white balls are 12,607,306-to-1.

Unfortunate? Listed here are 13 loopy issues extra more likely to occur than successful the lottery

What does money choice imply?

The key lotteries in the USA supply two jackpot payout choices: annuity and money.

The annuity choice is paid out over time. There may be an instantaneous fee after which 29 annual funds after that, growing by 5% every year. The money choice is considerably decrease than the marketed jackpot, however it’s paid in a lump sum. You do not have to attend many years for all the cash.

Can a jackpot winner stay nameless?

In some states, like New Jersey, you’ll be able to win a lottery anonymously. That wasn’t all the time the case, however now winners are in a position to keep nameless below a legislation that was signed by Gov. Phil Murphy. In different states, a winner’s title and hometown are a matter of public report. Verify together with your state lottery for extra info.

What are the High 10 Mega Thousands and thousands jackpots?

Listed here are the High 10 Mega Thousands and thousands jackpots ever:

  1. $1.602 billion, Aug. 8, 2023: Received in Florida
  2. $1.537 billion, Oct. 23, 2018: Received in South Carolina
  3. $1.348 billion, Jan. 13, 2023: Received in Maine
  4. $1.337 billion, July 29, 2022: Received in Illinois
  5. $1.128 billion, March 26, 2024: Received in New Jersey
  6. $1.05 billion, Jan. 22, 2021: Received in Michigan
  7. $740 million, Sept. 6, 2024:
  8. $656 million, March 30, 2012: Three winners in Illinois, Kansas, Maryland 
  9. $648 million, Dec. 17, 2013: Two winners in California, Georgia
  10. $552 million, June 4, 2024: Received in Illinois

What was largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever?

Here is a take a look at the highest jackpots received in the USA, between the Powerball and the Mega Thousands and thousands lotteries:

  1. $2.04 billion, Powerball, Nov. 7, 2022: Received in California
  2. $1.765 billion, Powerball, Oct. 11, 2023: Received in California
  3. $1.602 billion, Mega Thousands and thousands, Aug. 8, 2023: Received in Florida
  4. $1.586 billion, Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016: Three winners in California, Florida, Tennessee
  5. $1.537 billion, Mega Thousands and thousands, Oct. 23, 2018: Received in South Carolina
  6. $1.348 billion, Mega Thousands and thousands, Jan. 13, 2022: Received in Maine
  7. $1.337 billion, Mega Thousands and thousands, July 29, 2022: Received in Illinois
  8. $1.326 billion, Powerball, April 6, 2024: Received in Oregon
  9. $1.128 billion, Mega Thousands and thousands, March 26, 2024: Received in New Jersey
  10. $1.08 billion, Powerball, July 19, 2023: Received in California
  11. $1.05 billion, Mega Thousands and thousands, Jan. 22, 2021: Received in Michigan
  12. $842.4 million, Powerball, Jan. 1, 2024: Received in Michigan
  13. $768.4 million, Powerball, March 27, 2019: Received in Wisconsin
  14. $758.7 million, Powerball, Aug. 23, 2017: Received in Massachusetts
  15. $754.6 million, Powerball: Feb. 6, 2023: Received in Washington
  16. $740 million, Mega Thousands and thousands, Sept. 6, 2024:
  17. $731.1 million,, Powerball, Jan. 20, 2021: Received in Maryland
  18. $699.8 million, Powerball, Oct. 4, 2021: Received in California
  19. $687.8 million, Powerball, Oct. 27, 2018: Two winners in Iowa, New York
  20. $656 million, Mega Thousands and thousands, March 30, 2012: Three winners in Illinois, Kansas, Maryland 

Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Community. Gannett might earn income for viewers referrals to Jackpocket providers. Have to be 18+, 21+ in AZ and 19+ in NE. Not affiliated with any State Lottery. Playing Downside? Name 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or textual content HOPENY (467369) (NY); 1-800-327-5050 (MA); 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR); 1-800-GAMBLER (all others). Go to jackpocket.com/tos for full phrases and situations.