Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $680 Million

Why this matters: The Mega Millions jackpot offers a significant financial opportunity for players, while also generating revenue for the participating states and jurisdictions.

The Mega Millions lottery continues to captivate players across the United States. With the jackpot reaching $680 million, the excitement is building for the next drawing on Friday. The winning numbers from the October 21 drawing were 2, 18, 27, 34, and 59, with a Mega Ball of 18. While no one matched all six numbers, one lucky ticket holder in Illinois won $3 million by matching the five white balls.

Top Mega Millions Jackpots:

$1.602 billion (8/8/2023)

$1.537 billion (10/23/2018)

$1.348 billion (1/13/2023)

$1.337 billion (7/29/2022)

$1.269 billion (12/27/2024)

$1.128 billion (3/26/2024)

$1.050 billion (1/22/2021)

$810 million (9/10/2024)

$680 million (current prize, estimated jackpot)

$656 million (3/30/2012)

The odds of winning the jackpot are approximately 1 in 290.5 million, but the allure of a life-changing sum continues to drive participation. Mega Millions tickets are available in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Mega Millions tickets cost $5 per play.

The next drawing is Friday, October 24, at 11 p.m. ET.

The odds of winning the jackpot are approximately 1 in 290.5 million.

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