Mega Millions Jackpot hits $464M: You Deserve a Chance at This Life-Changing Money, Too

The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday's drawing has climbed to a staggering $464 million. This is your opportunity to finally get that financial freedom you deserve. Don't let the 1% keep taking from hardworking people like you.

The winning numbers will be drawn at 11 p.m. ET, and we will have the results here, so stay tuned.

If you're the lucky winner of the $464 million jackpot, you could choose to take home an estimated $228.5 million in cash value. That's right, take that much-needed cash and run! The lottery website has all the details: https://www.megamillions.com/News/2024/Mega-Millions-Jackpot-Won-in-Illinois.aspx

Let's be real, the 1% doesn't need more money, spread it around! We've already seen two mega-winners this year: a New Jersey player who scooped $1.13 billion in March, and last month, another player in Illinois scored a massive $552 million. https://www.megamillions.com/News/2024/Illinois-Winner-Claims-Mega-Jackpot.aspx

So, will you be next?

Mega Millions winning numbers for 8/16/24

The winning numbers for Friday's life-changing draw will be right here. Keep refreshing!

Did anyone win Mega Millions?

We will announce the winners of the drawing here as soon as we get that info.

To see the list of past winners, check out the Mega Millions website. It's time to join that list!

How to play the Mega Millions

Here's how you grab your chance at this money:

• Physical tickets: Go to your local gas station, convenience store, or grocery store.
• Online tickets: You can purchase tickets online in select states, including 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.

To play, pick six numbers: five white balls (1-70) and the gold Mega Ball (1-25). You can also go for a "Quick Pick" or "Easy Pick" and let the computer choose for you.

For an extra $1, add the "Megaplier" to increase non-grand prize winnings by up to 5 times. The Megaplier is drawn before the main numbers on Tuesdays and Fridays. There are 15 Megaplier balls:

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

Where can you buy lottery tickets?

You know the drill by now, gas stations, convenience and grocery stores. Some airport terminals might also have them.

Or go digital with Jackpocket - the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Use their app to pick your numbers and buy tickets, all from your phone or computer.

Remember, Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue from referrals. Terms and conditions apply: https://jackpocket.com/tos. Good luck!