Mega Millions Results - 2023
What is the Mega Millions Lottery?
The Mega Millions lottery is one of the most popular lottery games in the United States. It is played in 44 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Players purchase tickets with their choice of five different numbers from 1 to 70, and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25. Drawings are held twice a week, on Tuesday and Friday evenings.
Latest Mega Millions Results
The latest Mega Millions results were drawn on Friday, January 8, 2023. The winning numbers were: 5-15-20-25-42, and the Mega Ball was 10. No one won the jackpot, so the estimated jackpot for the next drawing on Tuesday, January 12, 2023 is now $202 million.
Past Mega Millions Results
The Mega Millions lottery has been around since 1996 and has paid out some massive jackpots since then. The largest jackpot ever won was in 2018 when one lucky winner in South Carolina took home the whopping $1.537 billion prize. Other big winners include a New York couple who won $437 million in 2015 and an Illinois man who won $393 million in 2019.
How to Play Mega Millions
Playing the Mega Millions lottery is easy. All you need to do is purchase a ticket from an authorized retailer and select five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25. You can also choose the Quick Pick option, which randomly selects your numbers for you. You can also purchase tickets for multiple drawings in advance.
Mega Millions Odds and Prizes
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350. The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24. Players who match all five numbers and the Mega Ball win the jackpot. Lower-level prizes are also available for matching three, four, or five numbers. The minimum jackpot is $20 million and increases with each drawing if there is no winner.
Mega Millions Winners
The Mega Millions lottery has had some huge winners over the years. Some of the most famous winners include the South Carolina man who won the $1.537 billion jackpot in 2018, the New York couple who won $437 million in 2015, and the Illinois man who won $393 million in 2019.
Where to Watch the Drawings
The Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 PM EDT. You can watch the drawings live on the official Mega Millions website or on your local television news station. The drawings are also streamed live on the Mega Millions YouTube channel.
Claiming Your Prize
If you win a prize in the Mega Millions lottery, you will need to claim it within the allotted time frame. Prizes up to $599 can be claimed at any authorized retailer. Prizes of $600 or more must be claimed at a lottery office or sent via mail. The deadline for claiming prizes varies by state, so be sure to check with your state's lottery office for more information.