Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to $520 Million After No Grand Prize Winner

The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to an estimated $520 million after no ticket matched all six numbers in the latest drawing. The next chance to win the life-changing prize will be on Friday night.

The winning numbers drawn on Tuesday were 4, 8, 27, 37, 63, and the Mega Ball was 14. While no one hit the jackpot, one lucky ticket sold at a liquor store in Ventura, California, matched five numbers but missed the Mega Ball. That ticket is worth $1,512,372, according to the California Lottery.

California Player Wins Over $1.5 Million

The California Lottery said the base prize for the ticket was $756,186, but with the multiplier set at 2, the total payout doubled to $1,512,372. Prize amounts in California differ from other states because they follow a pari-mutuel system, meaning payouts depend on ticket sales and the number of winners rather than fixed amounts.

In other states, tickets matching five numbers but not the Mega Ball can be worth between $2 million and $10 million, depending on whether players added the Megaplier option. The jackpot has now rolled over 27 times since it was last won, keeping excitement high for players across the country.

Mega Millions is played in 45 states, plus the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The odds of winning the jackpot remain a steep 1 in 302,575,350, while the odds of winning any prize stand at 1 in 23, according to the Mega Millions Consortium.

Growing Buzz Ahead of Friday’s Drawing

The jump to a $520 million jackpot is expected to boost ticket sales nationwide. Lottery retailers report higher demand whenever the prize climbs beyond $500 million, especially as players dream of becoming the next big winner. For perspective, the game’s most recent billion-dollar jackpot was won earlier this year in New Jersey, creating headlines across the U.S.

Experts remind players to check their tickets carefully, as many prizes go unclaimed each year. Even smaller wins can be worth thousands or millions of dollars depending on the numbers matched and whether the Megaplier is used.

Friday’s drawing will offer players another shot at one of the largest jackpots of the year. With Mega Millions fever building again, retailers are gearing up for a rush of last-minute ticket buyers hoping to turn a small investment into a massive fortune.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: What is the current Mega Millions jackpot?

The Mega Millions jackpot is now an estimated $520 million for Friday’s drawing.

Q2: What were the winning numbers in the last Mega Millions draw?

The numbers were 4, 8, 27, 37, 63, and the Mega Ball was 14.

Q3: Did anyone win the Mega Millions jackpot?

No ticket matched all six numbers in the latest drawing. The jackpot rolled over.

Q4: How much did the big California winner get?

A ticket sold in Ventura matched five numbers and won $1,512,372.

Q5: What are the odds of winning Mega Millions?

The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350, while any prize is 1 in 23.