Anyone win Mega Millions Tuesday, July 25, 2023? $910 million jackpot

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25 July 2023

Anyone win Mega Millions Tuesday, July 25, 2023? $910 million jackpot

Will a $2 Mega Millions ticket make you a mega millionaire? And what's up with the number 25?

A week after the Powerball jackpot finally hit $1 billion after months of rollovers, Mega Millions seems to be on that same track.

No one matched all six numbers in the Tuesday, July 25, drawing for $820 million, so the jackpot rolled over to $910 million overnight. For those keeping track, the huge increase is similar to that of last week: After no one matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Friday, July 21, drawing, the jackpot climbed $100 million to a whopping $820 million overnight. And the jackpot will climb again, moving it up a few spots on the Top 10 biggest Mega Millions jackpots of all time and is so close to landing on the Top 10 largest lottery jackpots in the U.S. (see below).

Tuesday, July 25, numbers were 3-5-6-44-61 and the Mega Ball was 25. Megaplier was 4x. Though we have yet another rollover, there were two big winners. There was one Match 5 winner from Maryland for a ticket worth $1 million, a ticket from Texas that matched all five numbers except for the Mega Ball, and added the Megaplier worth $4 million.

In case you're wondering, the Friday, July 21, numbers were 29-40-47-50-57 and the Mega Ball was 25. Megaplier was 2x. By the way, you read that correctly − the Mega Ball was 25 for July 21 and July 25. The Mega Ball was 25 on July 25. Coincidence? Number pattern? We may never know.

Mega Millions drawings are held at 11 p.m. EST Tuesdays and Fridays.

Below are some frequently asked questions about Mega Millions, Powerball and lottery odds.

Tickets start at $2 apiece. Good luck!

How long will it take for Mega Millions jackpot to reach $1 billion?

That varies. For Powerball, it took less than three months of rollovers for the jackpot to reach $1 billion, the third time in the game's history. Here's a snapshot of recent drawings and how much the Mega Millions jackpot has climbed (in so short a time):

Tuesday, July 18: $640 million
Friday, July 14: $560 million
Tuesday, July 11: $500 million
Friday, July 7: $450 million
Tuesday, July 4: $400 million
Friday, June 30: $368 million
Tuesday, June 27: $343 million
Friday, June 23: $320 million
Tuesday, June 20: $300 million
Friday, June 16: $281 million
Tuesday, June 13: $260 million
Friday, June 9: $240 million
Tuesday, June 6: $218 million
Friday, June 2: $203 million
Tuesday, May 30: $187 million
Friday, May 26: $169 million
Tuesday, May 23: $150 million
Friday, May 19: $132 million
Tuesday, May 16: $113 million
Friday, May 12: $99 million
Tuesday, May 9: $83 million
Friday, May 5: $68 million
Tuesday, May 2: $52 million
Friday, April 28: $38 million
Tuesday, April 25: $26 million
Friday, April 21: $20 million

How much was the Mega Millions lottery jackpot for Tuesday, July 25?

an estimated prize of $820 million with a cash option of $418.3 million

How much was the Mega Millions lottery jackpot for Friday, July 21?

an estimated prize of $720 million with a cash option of $370.5 million

How long has Mega Millions rolled over?

This Mega Millions jackpot has rolled over since April 21. Before that, one ticket purchased in New York matched all six numbers to win the $476 million Mega Millions jackpot (cash option was $253.1 million). A retired handyman named Johnnie Taylor, 71, claimed New York's largest Mega Millions prize. He chose to take the lump sum payment of $157,288,402, news reports show. Taylor won the April 14 jackpot after buying the ticket from Liberty Beer and Convenience in Queens, New York. In addition, two tickets from that drawing purchased in Illinois and Massachusetts matched five numbers to win $1 million.

While $476 million is a lot of money, the grand prize did not make the Top 10 lottery jackpots for Mega Millions or Powerball (see below).

What are the odds of winning Mega Millions?

According to the Mega Millions website, you have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance to match all five white balls plus the gold Mega Ball. Prizes range from $2 (for matching the Mega Ball) to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.

Are the odds of winning Mega Millions the same if the jackpot is $1 billion?

Players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance to match all six numbers whether the jackpot is $20 million or $1 billion.

What are the odds of winning Powerball?

Powerball drawings are held at 11 p.m. EST Monday, Wednesday and Saturdays. According to Powerball.com, players have a 1 in 292.2 million chance to match all six numbers. Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.

Are the odds of winning Powerball the same if the jackpot is $1 billion?

Players have a 1 in 24.9 chance of winning a prize, powerball.com states. Players have a 1 in 292.2 million chance to match all six numbers whether the jackpot is $20 million or $1 billion.

Can Florida lottery winners remain anonymous?

According to Florida Lottery's website, winners cannot remain anonymous: "Florida law mandates that the Florida Lottery provide records containing information such as the winner's name, city of residence; game won, date won, and amount won to any third party who requests the information."

However, the site states, since May 25, 2022, the "names of lottery winners claiming prizes of $250,000 or greater will be temporarily exempt from public disclosure for 90 days from the date the prize is claimed, unless otherwise waived by the winner."

Lottery experts and lawyers have said there are ways to remain anonymous if you win.

Can I buy Florida lottery tickets online?

No. Some states have this option via an app or website, but not the Florida Lottery. Tickets cannot be purchased by mail, fax or online. There are more than 13,000 authorized Florida Lottery retailers here, the site states.

I bought Powerball ticket in another state. Can I cash in my winnings in Florida?

No. Powerball prizes must be claimed in the state where the ticket was purchased, the Florida Lottery says.

I bought a Mega Millions ticket in another state. Can I cash in my winnings in Florida?

No. Mega Millions prizes must be claimed in the state where the ticket was purchased, the Florida Lottery says.

When do Florida lottery tickets expire?

Prizes for Florida Lottery must be claimed within 180 days (six months) from the date of the drawing. To claim a single-payment cash option, a winner has within the first 60 days after the applicable draw date to claim it. Florida Lottery says its scratch-off tickets and Fast Play game prizes "must be claimed within 60 days of the official end-of-game date. Once the applicable time period has elapsed, the related Florida Lottery ticket will expire."

What happens to the unclaimed prize money?

According to the Florida Lottery, state law requires 80% of unclaimed prize funds from expired tickets be transferred to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund. The remaining 20% is returned to the prize pool for future drawings.

What happens to unclaimed Powerball prize money?

Should a Powerball ticket not be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date, the Florida Lottery site states, "the funds to pay the unclaimed jackpot will be returned to the lottery members in their proportion of sales for the jackpot rollover series." According to Powerball's site, "unclaimed prizes are kept by the lottery jurisdiction. If a Grand Prize goes unclaimed, the money must be returned to all lotteries in proportion to their sales for the draw run. The lotteries then distribute the money, based on their own jurisdiction's laws, to other lottery games or to their jurisdiction's general fund, or otherwise as required by law."

What happens to unclaimed Mega Millions prize money?

Should a Mega Millions ticket not be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date, "the funds to pay the unclaimed jackpot will be returned to the lottery members in their proportion of sales for the jackpot rollover series."

What is the largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history? Who claimed $2.04 billion Powerball prize?

The largest lottery prize ever climbed to $2.04 billion in November. The jackpot was an estimated $1.9 billion days before the drawing, but lottery ticket sales helped it grow to more than $2 billion after updated calculations. A single ticket purchased in California won the grand prize, and the winner was revealed on Valentine's Day − Feb. 14, 2023. Edwin Castro won the largest-ever lottery jackpot, and he opted for a lump sum of $997.6 million, just shy of $1 billion, according to the California Lottery.

When did lotto jackpots hit $1 billion or more?

As of July 21, 2023, there have been seven lottery jackpots that have surpassed $1 billion. Half of the prizes were won (but not necessarily claimed) in January.

7. $1.05 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 22, 2021: A single ticket won in Michigan.
6. $1.08 billion, Powerball, July 21, 2023: A single ticket won in California.
5. $1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022: A single ticket won in Illinois.
4. $1.35 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 13, 2023: A single ticket was purchased in Maine.
3. $1.537 billion, Mega Millions, Oct. 23, 2018: A single ticket won in South Carolina.
2. $1.586 billion, Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016: Three tickets won from California, Florida, Tennessee.
1. $2.04 billion, Powerball, Nov. 7, 2022: A single ticket won in California.

What are the Top 10 largest Mega Millions jackpots ever?

According to its website, here are the Top 10 Mega Millions jackpots as of July 25, 2023:

10. $533 million — March 30, 2018; New Jersey
9. $536 million — July 8, 2016; Indiana
8. $543 million — July 24, 2018; California
7. $648 million — Dec. 17, 2013; California and Georgia
6. $656 million — March 30, 2012; Illinois, Kansas and Maryland
5. $820 million — July 25, 2023? TBD
4. $1.05 billion — Jan. 22, 2021; Michigan
3. $1.337 billion — July 29, 2022; Illinois
2. $1.35 billion — Jan. 13, 2023; Maine
1. $1.537 billion — Oct. 23, 2018; South Carolina

What are the Top 10 largest Powerball jackpots ever?

Here are the Top 10 Powerball jackpots as of July 25, 2023:

10. $632.6 million — Jan. 5, 2022; California and Wisconsin
9. $687.8 million — Oct. 27, 2018; Iowa and New York
8. $699.8 million — Oct. 4, 2021; California
7. $731.1 million — Jan. 20, 2021; Maryland
6. $754.6 million — Feb. 6, 2023; Washington
5. $758.7 million — Aug. 23, 2017; Massachusetts
4. $768.4 million — March 27, 2019; Wisconsin
3. $1.08 billion — July 20, 2023; California
2. $1.586 billion — Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida and Tennessee
1. $2.04 billion — Nov. 7, 2022; California

What are the Top 10 largest lottery jackpots ever?

The following Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots made the Top 10 biggest lottery jackpots in U.S. history, as of July 25, 2023.

10. $754.6 million Powerball drawing — Feb. 6, 2023; Washington
9. $758.7 million Powerball drawing — Aug. 23, 2017; Massachusetts
8. $768.4 million Powerball drawing — March 27, 2019; Wisconsin
7. $1.05 billion Mega Millions drawing — Jan. 22, 2021; Michigan
6. $1.08 billion Powerball drawing — July 20, 2023; California
5. $1.337 billion Mega Millions drawing — July 29, 2022; Illinois
4. $1.35 billion Mega Millions drawing — Jan. 13, 2023; Maine
3. $1.537 billion Mega Millions drawing — Oct. 23, 2018; South Carolina
2. $1.586 billion Powerball drawing — Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida and Tennessee
1. $2.04 billion Powerball drawing — Nov. 7, 2022; California