Mega Millions Drawing Offers $1.28 Billion Jackpot, the fourth largest in US history
The latest Mega Millions drawing is offering a staggering $1.28 billion jackpot, making it the fourth largest in US history.
The winning numbers for the drawing on Friday, July 29, 2022, were: 13, 36, 45, 57, 67, and the gold Mega Ball was 14.
No one has yet come forward to claim the prize.
The jackpot has been rolling over since April 19, 2022, and has grown to an incredible size.
If someone wins the jackpot, they will have a choice between taking the entire amount in annuity payments over 29 years or taking a smaller lump sum payment of $747.2 million.
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are incredibly low, at 1 in 302.6 million.
However, there are still plenty of smaller prizes to be won, including $1 million for matching five white balls and $10,000 for matching four white balls and the Mega Ball.
The Mega Millions game is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the US Virgin Islands.
Mega Millions drawings are held twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Tickets cost $2 per play.
Here are some tips for increasing your chances of winning the Mega Millions jackpot:
- Buy more tickets. The more tickets you buy, the greater your chances of winning.
- Form a pool. Get together with a group of friends or family members and buy tickets together.
This will increase your chances of winning without increasing your individual investment. - Use a random number generator. Don't just pick your favorite numbers or guess at random.
Using a random number generator will give you a better chance of choosing a winning combination. - Play regularly. The more you play, the greater your chances of winning.
Remember, winning the lottery is a long shot, but it's always fun to dream. So good luck, and may the odds be ever in your favor!