California Mega Millions Player Wins $100,317 and Jackpot Soars to $800 Million
A lucky Mega Millions player in California recently won $100,317 by matching four winning numbers and the Mega Ball in a drawing. The California Lottery adjusts prizes based on ticket sales and winners. The winning numbers for this draw were 2, 24, 52, 66, and 68, with a Mega Ball of 9. The jackpot, which was not won, has now increased to an estimated $800 million, with a cash option of around $371.7 million for the next drawing on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
In addition to the California winner, nearly 560,000 other tickets across the United States won prizes ranging from $10 to $30,000 in the same drawing. The last time the Mega Millions jackpot was hit was on June 27, when a Virginia player won the $348 million grand prize. To win the jackpot in Mega Millions, a player must match all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball, with odds of 1 in 290,472,336.
Tickets for Mega Millions cost $5 and can be purchased on the day of the drawing, with sales times varying by state. Drawings take place on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m. ET and can be watched online. Mega Millions is available in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
In conclusion, the excitement of Mega Millions continues to grow as the jackpot climbs to new heights, offering players across the country the chance to win big with each draw.