Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $740 Million Following Florida Lottery Drawing

Mega Millions Jackpot Surge

Miami - The Mega Millions jackpot has rolled over after there were no major winners in Tuesday's drawing. The winning numbers drawn were 12, 41, 43, 52, 55, and the Mega Ball was 9.

Friday's Drawing Expected to Be Massive

The jackpot for the upcoming drawing on Friday has climbed to an estimated $740 million. If a sole winner emerges, they face the choice between an annuity, which includes an initial payment followed by 29 annual payments, or a one-time lump sum payment. Most winners tend to select the cash payout option. For Friday night's drawing, this would approximately total $366.3 million before taxes.

Recent Winning Trends

So far this year, only two Mega Millions jackpots have been won, including a notable $552 million prize won in Illinois on June 4. In a striking contrast to the previous year, when eight jackpots had been claimed by this time, the pace of winning has significantly slowed.

Lottery Details

• Mega Millions drawings occur every Tuesday and Friday.
• Tickets are priced at $2.
• Winning odds for the jackpot stand at about 1 in 303 million.

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