The winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing held on Tuesday, July 1, have been announced, with the jackpot estimated at $50 million, or $22.4 million if the cash option is chosen. The winning numbers are 19, 28, 31, 39, and 54, with the Mega Ball being 5.
Despite the large jackpot, no player won the Mega Millions jackpot this time. The next opportunity to play will be on Friday, July 4, with drawings occurring every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.
In Michigan, players can purchase Mega Millions tickets both in-store and online until 10:45 p.m. on draw night, at a cost of $5 per ticket. The game allows players to select six numbers from two different pools: five numbers ranging from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball). For those who prefer a quicker option, the Easy Pick/Quick Pick feature is also available.
Mega Millions has also introduced a new built-in multiplier, which randomly enhances non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five, or even 10 times without the need for an additional purchase.
The prize structure for Mega Millions is varied, allowing for multiple winning combinations, from the jackpot for matching all five white balls and the Mega Ball to various amounts for matching fewer numbers. The odds of winning the jackpot stand at 1 in 290,472,336.
Players can view the drawing live via YouTube, and results are updated on both the Mega Millions website and the Michigan Lottery website.
Winners have the choice between receiving their jackpot as an annuity, which consists of an immediate payment followed by 29 increasing annual payments, or as a one-time lump-sum cash option. In case of multiple winners for the same jackpot, the amount will be evenly divided among the winning tickets.
This exciting opportunity continues to capture the interest of many, allowing players to dream of life-changing winnings in the future.