Friday's Mega Millions drawing offers a $560M jackpot

Mega Millions jackpot reaches $560 million after no winner Tuesday.

The Mega Millions jackpot for this week's upcoming drawing has skyrocketed to a staggering $560 million. This impressive sum was reached after no one claimed the grand prize on Tuesday night. The winning numbers for that night were 10, 17, 33, 51, 64, with a Mega ball of 5.

For those who prefer the cash option, Friday's drawing offers an estimated amount of $281.1 million. It's important to note that this Mega jackpot has been steadily growing since its last win in New York on April 18th. Interestingly, this is the second consecutive July that Mega Millions has reached such a remarkable level.

Let's take a closer look at the ten largest U.S. jackpots that have been won, along with the states where the winning tickets were sold. Topping the list is a jaw-dropping $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot won on November 8, 2022, with the lucky ticket being purchased in California. Following closely behind is a $1.586 billion Powerball prize won on January 13, 2016, with winning tickets from California, Florida, and Tennessee. The third-largest jackpot, amounting to $1.537 billion, was claimed through a Mega Millions ticket sold in South Carolina on October 23, 2018. Other notable wins include a $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot won in Maine on January 13, 2023, and a $1.337 billion Mega Millions prize won in Illinois on July 29, 2022. The list goes on, with each jackpot bringing life-changing sums of money to lucky winners.

For those interested in the New York lottery and checking the latest lottery results, visit nylottery.ny.gov. It's important to remember that gambling addiction can be a serious issue. If you or someone you know is struggling with this addiction, help is available. New Yorkers can reach out to the State's toll-free and confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or text HOPENY (467369). Remember that standard text rates may apply.

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