The Mega Millions lottery jackpot reached an estimated $1.5 billion for the drawing on July 7, 2024, making it the third largest jackpot in U.S. history.
Two lucky winners have already claimed significant prizes from this year's Mega Millions drawings: one in New Jersey won a record-breaking $1.13 billion jackpot on March 30, and another in Illinois took home $552 million on April 27.
The winning numbers for the July 2, 2024 drawing were: 4, 8, 19, 31, and 45. The Mega Ball number was reported as 11.
Mega Millions drawings take place every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 11 p.m. Eastern Time.
Tickets for the lottery can be purchased in person at various retailers such as gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores or online through Jackpocket in certain states.
The jackpot has rolled over multiple times since it was last won on April 27. The next drawing is scheduled for July 7, 2024.
Mega Millions Prize Breakdown: Match 5 plus Mega Ball: $1,500,000,001 Match 5: $168,439,783.69 Match 4 plus Mega Ball: $227,346.28 Match 4: $579.15 (per ticket) Match 3 plus Mega Ball: $100 (per ticket) Match 3: $8 Match 2 plus Mega Ball: $8 Match 1 plus Mega Ball: $4 Total Prize Fund for July 7, 2024 drawing: $1,536,956,790.69