The giant Mega Millions® jackpot has climbed even higher for tomorrow night’s drawing. The latest projection for the game’s grand prize was raised today, with the jackpot now at an estimated $1.1 billion annuity, $648.2 million cash option.
The jackpot is now the second highest in the history of the Mega Millions game and the third largest ever offered in the United States.
When the jackpot reaches this level, it becomes harder to predict the grand-prize estimate heading into the next drawing. Stronger sales mean the jackpot will go even higher.
The game’s jackpot has gotten this high because it’s been growing for a few months. Mega Millions was last won on April 15 with a ticket purchased in Tennessee.
Reminders About Group Play
When a jackpot reaches into the stratosphere, a lot of lottery players decide to pool their money to buy tickets as part of office pools or with groups of family and friends.
The Iowa Lottery keeps group play reminders on its website that are designed to keep lottery pool play fun and hassle free.
Among the suggestions: Keep an accurate list of everyone who puts in money for a particular drawing and how much they contribute. And, provide everyone in your pool with photos or copies of the group’s tickets before the drawing.
3 Iowa Tickets That Came SO Close On Tuesday
A total of 48,996 plays purchased by Iowa Lottery players won prizes in Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing ranging from $2 up to $30,000.
Three Iowa tickets were just one number away from having at least a share of Tuesday’s giant prize. They each matched four of the five white balls and the Mega Ball to win a $10,000 prize. However, the Megaplier® option was added to one of the plays, which multiplied that prize to $30,000.
The $10,000-winning tickets were purchased at Kum & Go, 3215 Seventh Ave. in Marion; and Kwik Stop, 185 Peosta St. in Peosta. The $30,000-winning ticket was purchased at Casey’s, 1759 Madison Ave. in Council Bluffs.
The winning numbers in Tuesday’s drawing were: 7-29-60-63-66 and Mega Ball 15. The Megaplier number was 3.
Deadline To Buy Tix For Tomorrow Night’s Drawing
If you’re buying a Mega Millions ticket for tomorrow night’s drawing, remember that there is a sales cut-off time.
Here in Iowa, the sales cut-off is 8:59 p.m. on the night of the drawing. If you buy a ticket after that, you’ll still have a valid Mega Millions play, it will just be for a future drawing and you won’t be in on that night’s big money. (And yes, there have been people who waited too long and missed the cut-off. It’s an automated procedure and can’t be pushed back.)
Please Play Responsibly
As always, we at the Iowa Lottery remind you to play with your head, not over your head. It only takes one ticket to win. Please play responsibly.
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