Mega Millions is one of the most recognized lottery options in the United States. On Tuesday, July 23, a new drawing will offer the winning participant a prize of over 270 million dollars.
Drawings for Mega Millions take place every Tuesday and Friday. Around 11:00 PM ET, the balls start to roll, determining the various winners based on how many numbers match.
To play Mega Millions, participants in the states where it’s available can purchase tickets in person. Players need to select five numbers from 1 to 70 for the white balls. They must then choose a number between 1 and 14 for the golden Mega Ball.
Those who correctly guess all six numbers are crowned the clear winners of the jackpot, which is the accumulated prize pool at that time. If multiple players guess correctly, the prize is split among them. Additionally, players who match fewer than six numbers can still walk away with a cash prize, though it will be smaller.
Each line in Mega Millions costs 2 dollars. For an additional dollar, players can opt for features like the Megaplier, which increases non-jackpot prizes by 2 to 5 times, depending on the drawn multiplier.
On July 23, the winning numbers and Mega Ball will be drawn at 11:00 PM ET.
While tickets for Mega Millions can only be purchased in the United States, you do not have to be a resident to claim your prize. You can buy a ticket in a participating state while visiting.
The amount of winnings varies based on how many numbers a player matches. The jackpot amount changes depending on whether or not someone wins, while other prizes offer fixed amounts:
– 5 numbers + Mega Ball: Jackpot
– 5 numbers: $1,000,000
– 4 numbers + Mega Ball: $10,000
– 4 numbers: $500
– 3 numbers + Mega Ball: $200
– 3 numbers: $10
– 2 numbers + Mega Ball: $10
– 1 number + Mega Ball: $4
– Mega Ball only: $2
On this July 23, the Mega Millions jackpot stands at 279 million dollars. If someone wins, they can choose between receiving annual payments over 29 years, with a 5% increase each year, or a lump-sum cash payment of 131.1 million dollars at the time of claiming the prize.
Winners have up to 70 days after validating their ticket to decide between the two options. It’s important to note that tickets have expiration dates, usually ranging from 90 days to a year, depending on local laws, so it’s wise to validate them before that period ends.
Source: https://www.perfil.com/noticias/estados-unidos/mega-millions-martes-23-de-julio-resultados-de-la-loteria-de-estados-unidos.phtml
