Mega Millions Friday drawing yields $234 million jackpot; no winner this round
Friday’s Mega Millions drawing produced numbers 18, 48, 44, 30 and 50, with the Mega Ball of 12. The jackpot for the drawing was estimated at $234 million, with a cash option of about $105.1 million. There was no jackpot winner in this draw.
Key details
– Next drawing: Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 11 p.m. ET.
– Ticket sales cutoff (Michigan): Tickets can be purchased in stores or online until 10:45 p.m. on the night of the draw.
– Cost: A single Mega Millions play costs $5.
– How to play: Choose five white balls from 1–70 and one Mega Ball from 1–24. You can also use Easy Pick/Quick Pick.
– Multiplier: The game now includes a built-in multiplier that can boost non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x or 10x; the multiplier is assigned at purchase.
– Prize ladder (high to low):
– Jackpot: Match 5 White Balls + Mega Ball
– Match 5 White Balls: $2 million to $10 million (varies by prize tier)
– Match 4 White Balls + Mega Ball: $20,000 to $100,000
– Match 4 White Balls: $1,000 to $5,000
– Match 3 White Balls + Mega Ball: $400 to $2,000
– Match 3 White Balls: $20 to $100
– Match 2 White Balls + Mega Ball: $20 to $100
– Match 1 White Ball + Mega Ball: $14 to $70
– Match Mega Ball: $10 to $50
– Odds of winning the jackpot: 1 in 290,472,336.
– Finding the winning numbers: Draws are available on YouTube, and winning numbers are posted on the Mega Millions site and the Michigan Lottery site.
– If you win: You can choose an annuity or a cash payment. The annuity pays one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments, each 5% larger than the previous one. The cash option is a one-time lump-sum equal to the cash in the prize pool. If multiple winners share the jackpot, the prize is divided equally.
– Practical notes: If you win, sign the back of your ticket, keep it secure, and follow your state lottery’s claim instructions.
A hopeful note
With a $234 million estimated jackpot, the odds are steep, but every drawing gives players a chance to dream big. The next drawing on Tuesday promises more excitement for hopeful players across Michigan and beyond.
Summary
Friday’s Mega Millions drew five numbers plus the Mega Ball, but no jackpot winner emerged. The jackpot remains substantial for the upcoming Tuesday drawing, with tickets still available for purchase until the draw time in Michigan. Players should consider the cash option versus annuity and be mindful of tax implications when a prize is won.