Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $527 Million

The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday's drawing has risen to an estimated $527 million after no one won the big prize on Tuesday.

The winning numbers were expected to be drawn just after 11 p.m. ET on Friday.

A lucky player could walk away with an estimated $265.6 million lump-sum payment after taxes, according to the lottery.

Two people have won a Mega Millions jackpot this year: In March when a player in New Jersey walked away with a whopping $1.13 billion, and in June when a player in Illinois won $552 million.

Mega Millions winning numbers for 8/23/24

The winning numbers for Friday's Mega Millions jackpot will be displayed here as soon as they're available.

Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.

Did anyone win Mega Millions?

We will display the winners of Friday's Jackpot drawing as soon as the information is available.

To view the list of past winners, visit the Mega Millions website.

How to play the Mega Millions

To buy a ticket, visit your local convenience store, gas station, or grocery store − and in some states, you can purchase tickets online.

To play, pick six numbers: Five white balls from 1 to 70 and one gold Mega Ball from 1 to 25.

For a "Quick Pick" or "Easy Pick," the computer will randomly generate the numbers for you.

Players can add the "Megaplier" for $1, which can increase non-grand prize winnings by two, three, four, or five times. The Megaplier is drawn before the Mega Millions numbers on Tuesday and Friday.

Megaplier balls include:

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

Where can you buy lottery tickets?

Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.

You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket in these U.S. states and 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. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket, and collect your winnings using your phone or home computer.

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