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Mega Millions drawing Friday evening for $740 million jackpot

By Austin Williams
Published  September 6, 2024 11:11pm EDT
Lottery
FOX TV Digital Team

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The Brief

    • The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to $740 million after no one hit the winning numbers in the Sept. 3 drawing.
    • The cash option for the jackpot stands at $371.6 million.
    • The current prize is one of the top 10 largest lottery jackpots in U.S. history, with the next drawing set for Friday, Sept. 6.

LOS ANGELES - The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to $740 million, making it one of the top 10 largest lottery prizes in U.S. history. 

Friday’s drawing took place on Sept. 6, with the winning numbers being 6, 23, 41, 59, 63, and the Mega Ball 25. The Megaplier for the drawing was 2X.

Although no one matched all six numbers to claim the jackpot, the prize continues to grow, with eager lottery players nationwide awaiting the next drawing. The cash option for the jackpot stands at an impressive $371.6 million.

Mega Millions tickets cost $2 each, and the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302.6 million. Even if no one wins the grand prize, players who match five numbers or other combinations can still take home substantial winnings.

The next Mega Millions drawing is set for Tuesday, and lottery players are already buying tickets in hopes of becoming the next big winner.

The Source
This article is based on data from the official Mega Millions website, detailing the results of the Sept. 6 drawing and the current jackpot status.