Profitable numbers drawn for estimated $1.22 billion Mega Thousands and thousands jackpot

The profitable numbers have been drawn Friday night time for the estimated $1.22 billion Mega Thousands and thousands jackpot, the fifth-largest within the sport’s historical past. The profitable numbers have been 3, 7, 37, 49, 55, and a Mega Ball of 6.  

It was not instantly recognized if any profitable tickets had been bought. There has not been a winner since an $810 million jackpot was gained in Texas on Sept. 10.  

“Ticket gross sales are going via the roof,” a spokesperson for Mega Thousands and thousands had informed CBS Information earlier Friday, including that after a jackpot hits this stage, there may be usually a corresponding improve in ticket gross sales.

The money possibility for winners that take a lump sum payout was now an estimated $549.7 million — a $33.6 million soar from a couple of days in the past, the spokesperson stated. 

Winners can both take the money payout or the $1.22 billion annuity paid out over 30 years.

Solely three Mega Thousands and thousands jackpots have been gained this 12 months — the fewest in any 12 months for the reason that sport began. The chances of profitable the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350.

A Mega Thousands and thousands spokesperson stated winners are potential throughout all of the prize tiers even when there is not a jackpot winner. On Christmas Eve, 4 tickets matched the 5 white balls for the sport’s second-tier prize. They have been bought in California, Missouri, Pennsylvania and Wyoming.

It might be the fifth largest Mega Thousands and thousands jackpot ever if somebody wins. (All of the totals are earlier than taxes are taken out.)

The highest Mega Thousands and thousands jackpots

The largest Mega Thousands and thousands jackpot up to now was $1.602 billion in August 2023. There was one profitable ticket, bought in Florida. Here’s a record of the opposite high jackpot totals, courtesy of Mega Thousands and thousands: 

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