Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $405 Million for Friday's Drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday's drawing has climbed to a staggering $405 million. Will anyone win the big prize, or will it roll over again?

The winning numbers will be revealed after 11 p.m. ET: https://www.megamillions.com/

If there's a lucky winner, they could choose a lump-sum option of $197.7 million. So far this year, two people have joined the millionaire's club via Mega Millions: a New Jersey player who won $1.13 billion in March and an Illinois player who scooped $552 million last month: https://www.megamillions.com/News/2024/Illinois-Winner-Claims-Mega-Millions-Jackpot.aspx

Mega Millions Winning Numbers for 8/9/24:

[To be updated with the winning numbers]

Did Anyone Win Mega Millions?

We will update this section with the winner(s) as soon as their information is available. For now, keep your fingers crossed and dream big!

To check past winners, visit the Mega Millions website: https://www.megamillions.com/Winners-Gallery.aspx

How to Play the Mega Millions:

To play, purchase a ticket from your local convenience store, gas station, or grocery store. In select states, you can even buy tickets online! Then, pick six numbers: five white balls (1-70) and the gold Mega Ball (1-25). Or, go for a random "Quick Pick" or "Easy Pick."

For an extra dollar, add the "Megaplier" option to multiply non-grand prize winnings. There are 15 Megaplier balls, ranging from 2X to 5X:

• 2X: five balls
• 3X: six balls
• 4X: three balls
• 5X: one ball

Where to Buy Lottery Tickets:

Lottery tickets are widely available at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. You may even find them at airport terminals. For online purchases, Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network: https://jackpocket.onelink.me/WOFd/qln5fpqp

They operate in the following states/territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia.

May the odds be ever in your favor!