Mega Millions: $640 million jackpot soars as Texas fails to produce a winner

Mega Millions jackpot reaches $640 million, Powerball jackpot at $725 million.

Did you know that the odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are a staggering 1 in 292 million? It's a slim chance, but that doesn't stop people from dreaming of striking it rich. And with the current jackpots reaching astronomical amounts, the allure of winning big is stronger than ever.

In the recent Mega Millions drawing on Friday, there was no winner, which means the jackpot will now soar to a whopping $640 million. And if that's not enough, the Powerball jackpot is also up for grabs, standing at an incredible $725 million. These jaw-dropping sums make them two of the largest jackpots in the history of both lotteries.

The last time the Mega Millions jackpot was won was on April 20, when a lucky player in New York took home $20 million. They opted for a cash prize of $10.5 million, which is still a life-changing amount. But with the current jackpots reaching hundreds of millions of dollars, it's hard not to imagine the possibilities.

Now, let's take a closer look at the recent Mega Millions drawing. The winning numbers were 10, 24, 48, 51, 66, and the Megaball was 15, with a Megaplier of 2. Unfortunately, no one managed to match all six numbers and claim the jackpot. Even in Texas, no players matched five balls for a million-dollar prize.

However, there were still some winners. Three lucky individuals managed to match five numbers, winning a $1 million prize each. Two of these winners were in California, while the other was in North Carolina. In addition, a player in South Carolina won the Match 5 with the Megaplier, netting them a cool $2 million.

Even if you only manage to match the Mega Ball, don't fret! You'll still win a $2 prize, which is the same cost as a ticket. And if you decide to pay an extra dollar for the Megaplier, your prize money can increase significantly if you match other numbers. For example, matching three regular balls will normally win you $10. But with a Megaplier of 2, your prize jumps to $20. And if you're lucky enough to have a Megaplier of 3, you'll walk away with $30.

In Texas and states outside of California, matching all five white balls is worth up to $1 million. And if the Megaplier is 5, you could potentially win a staggering $5 million with a match five. These prizes may not be as mind-blowing as the jackpot, but they're still nothing to scoff at.

Speaking of jackpots, the highest ever recorded for a national lottery drawing was a mind-boggling $2.04 billion. This record-breaking Powerball jackpot was won in California on November 7, 2022. As for the Mega Millions jackpot, the biggest one to date was worth $1.537 billion and was won in South Carolina on October 23, 2018.

If you're feeling lucky, don't forget to check the latest Lotto Texas numbers. The winning numbers for Wednesday were 3, 4, 10, 17, 32, and 42. The jackpot is currently sitting at $7.5 million, but unfortunately, there were no winners this time around.

And finally, let's not forget about the Powerball drawing. The winning numbers for Wednesday night were 23, 35, 45, 66, 67, and the Powerball was 20. The Power Play was 3X. The next drawing, which is worth a staggering $875 million, will take place on Saturday night.

So, while the odds of hitting the jackpot may be slim, there's still a chance that you could be the next big winner. And who knows, with these enormous jackpots up for grabs, your life could change in an instant. So why not try your luck and see if you can beat the odds? After all, someone's got to win, right?