Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $800 Million
The Mega Millions jackpot for the drawing on Tuesday, November 4, climbed to $800 million, making it tied for the eighth-largest jackpot in history. Players eagerly checked their tickets, hoping to become multimillionaires with a $5 ticket.
Jackpot Growth and Winning Numbers
After no winner matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Halloween drawing on Friday, October 31, when the jackpot stood at $754 million, the prize jumped to $800 million for the upcoming drawing. The cash option for this prize is $371.7 million.
The winning numbers for the November 4 drawing were:
- 11
- 14
- 17
- 50
- 57
- Mega Ball: 6
These numbers did not produce a jackpot winner, causing another rollover.
Upcoming Jackpot and Ticket Price
The Mega Millions jackpot for the next drawing on Friday will increase to $843 million, with a cash option of $391.7 million. Tickets for Mega Millions cost $5 each.
Additional Information
- Lottery drawings occur at 11 p.m. ET every Tuesday and Friday, including holidays.
- Winning ticket expiration dates vary by state; for example, Florida has its own deadlines.
- Recently, a $1.8 billion Powerball winner in Missouri claimed a $410 million cash prize.
“It could happen to you.”
Author’s summary: The Mega Millions jackpot steadily climbs, now at $800 million, as hopes rise for a multimillionaire winner in the upcoming drawing.