The Mega Millions Jackpot Has Officially Surged Past a Half-billion-dollars
The rollover streak continues! Mega Millions rises to an estimated $505 million after no tickets matched all six numbers in the Tuesday, November 3 drawing.
With no jackpot or Match 5 winners, the night’s single biggest payout was a solid $50,000 ticket.
November 3 Mega Millions Drawing Breakdown
The winning numbers drawn on Tuesday night were: 4, 24, 31, 62, and 70, with the gold Mega Ball 3.
While no player hit the main $482 million prize or bagged a $2 million to $10 million Match 5 reward, a handful of sharp players still landed impressive five-figure scores by matching four white balls plus the Mega Ball:
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1 player scored $50,000 (thanks to a 5x Megaplier)
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3 players took home $30,000 each (with a 3x Megaplier)
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149 tier-four winners collected prizes ranging from $1,000 to $5,000
Cash Value vs. Annuity: What the $505M Jackpot is Worth
With the jackpot rolling over again, Friday night’s drawing on November 6 offers a life-changing $505 million estimated jackpot.
If a single ticket hits all six numbers, the winner will face the ultimate decision between payouts:
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Annuity Option: The full $505 million paid out over 30 annual payments.
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Lump Sum Cash Option: A immediate one-time cash payout of $213.3 million.
Recent Mega Millions and Powerball Action
Massive jackpot runs always trigger an uptick in big wins across the country. While recent drawings have been relatively quiet on top-tier prizes, big scores hit just last month, including a $5 million Match 5 ticket in New York, alongside a $3 million win in Florida and a $2 million hit in New Jersey.
Meanwhile, multi-state lottery fever is reaching a boiling point nationwide as the Powerball jackpot has just cleared $800 million, boosted by a recent $1 million second-tier win in Delaware.