Mega Millions January 23 Results: Two Tickets Claim Major Prizes
On January 23, Mega Millions hosted its latest lottery drawing, with an estimated jackpot of $266 million. The drawing featured a cash option valued at $120.8 million. However, no one won the jackpot that night.
Mega Millions Winning Numbers
The winning numbers drawn were 30, 42, 49, 53, and 66, with a Mega Ball of 4. Although the jackpot remains unclaimed, there were two notable winners in the Match 5 category. One ticket sold in California won a prize of $3 million, while another ticket in New York secured a $2 million prize.
Next Drawing Information
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, at 11 p.m. Drawings occur every Tuesday and Friday.
Current Mega Millions Jackpot
The current jackpot for the next drawing is estimated at $285 million, with a cash option of $128.6 million.
Understanding Mega Millions
The Mega Millions game features a built-in multiplier that can enhance non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five, or even ten times. This multiplier is randomly assigned to each play at the time of purchase. Previously, the game utilized the Megaplier feature but has since transitioned to this new method.
How to Play Mega Millions
Mega Millions tickets are available for $2 each. Players select six numbers: five from a pool of white balls numbered 1–70 and one from gold balls numbered 1–25. Here’s how prizes are distributed:
- Jackpot: Match all six winning numbers
- $1 million: Match five white balls
- $10,000: Match four white balls and the Mega Ball
- $500: Match four white balls
- $200: Match three white balls and the Mega Ball
- $10: Match three white balls
- $4: Match one white ball and the Mega Ball
- $2: Match only the Mega Ball
Players can choose their own numbers or opt for a Quick Pick, which generates random numbers.
Locations to Purchase Tickets
Mega Millions is available in 47 locations, including 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In certain states like Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana, tickets can be purchased at gas stations, supermarkets, and online. Kentucky residents also have the option to buy tickets through the Kentucky Lottery website.
Odds of Winning
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are approximately 1 in 290 million, while the overall chance of winning any prize stands at 1 in 23.
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