CLEVELAND (AP/WJW) — Lottery players once again get a shot Tuesday night at the eighth-largest jackpot in U.S. history due to months without a winner of the big prize.
The Mega Millions $625 million jackpot is the largest lottery prize in nearly two years. The big prize for Powerball, the other national lottery game, isn’t far behind, at $550 million for Wednesday night’s drawing.
Mega Millions officials increased the jackpot estimate at midday Tuesday.
The winning Mega Millions numbers are: 12 14 26 28 33 and 9, with a Megaplier X2.
The jackpots promoted by lotteries refer to the winnings of those who opt for annuities paid out over 30 years. Nearly all jackpot winners actually take the cash option, which would be an estimated $458.8 million for Mega Millions and $411.4 million for Powerball.
Those dreaming of instant riches might want to remember that the odds of winning Powerball are one in 292.2 million. They’re even steeper for Mega Millions, at one in 302.5 million. Best of luck to all who play!
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