Mega Millions: Tuesday Aug. 19 drawing returns a $216 million jackpot
The Mega Millions drawing held Tuesday, Aug. 19 produced the following winning numbers: 10, 19, 24, 49, and 68, with Mega Ball 10. No ticket matched all six numbers to win the jackpot.
Next drawing: Friday, Aug. 22 at 11 p.m. ET.
Ticket sales in Michigan (in-store and online) remain available until 10:45 p.m. on the night of the draw. A Mega Millions ticket costs $5 to play.
How to play Mega Millions
– Choose five white balls from 1 to 70 and one gold Mega Ball from 1 to 24.
– You can also opt for Easy Pick/Quick Pick to have numbers randomly selected.
Multiplier information
– Mega Millions now includes a built-in multiplier that can boost non-jackpot prizes by 2, 3, 4, 5 or 10 times. The multiplier is automatically included and randomly assigned at the time of purchase.
Mega Millions prizes and odds
– Jackpot: Match 5 White Balls + Mega Ball
– Other top-tier prizes for Match 5 White Balls (without Mega Ball): $2 million, $3 million, $4 million, $5 million or $10 million
– Match 4 White Balls + Mega Ball: $20,000, $30,000, $40,000, $50,000 or $100,000
– Match 4 White Balls: $1,000, $1,500, $2,000, $2,500 or $5,000
– Match 3 White Balls + Mega Ball: $400, $600, $800, $1,000 or $2,000
– Match 3 White Balls: $20, $30, $40, $50 or $100
– Match 2 White Balls + Mega Ball: $20, $30, $40, $50 or $100
– Match 1 White Ball + Mega Ball: $14, $21, $28, $35 or $70
– Match Mega Ball: $10, $15, $20, $25 or $50
Odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 290,472,336.
Where to find winning numbers
– The drawing can be watched on YouTube, and the winning numbers are posted on the Mega Millions website as well as the state lottery site for Michigan.
What happens if you win the jackpot
– You can choose between an annuity or a cash lump-sum payment.
– The annuity is paid as one immediate payment plus 29 annual payments, with each payment 5% higher than the previous, a structure designed to protect purchasing power over time in inflationary periods.
– The cash option is a one-time lump-sum equal to the total cash in the prize pool.
– If multiple tickets win the jackpot in the same drawing, the prize is divided equally among the winners.
A note for players
– If you win or play regularly, remember to sign your ticket and keep it secure until you check results from official sources.
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Summary
– No jackpot winner in this drawing, but the Mega Millions prize remains substantial at an estimated $216 million. The next drawing is Friday, Aug. 22, with updated numbers and results to follow.
Positive takeaway
– Each draw offers a new chance to dream big, with a straightforward play process and an inclusive set of prize tiers that reward a range of number matches.