$640 million Jackpot won with Tuesday's Mega Millions numbers in July 18, 2023

Mega Millions jackpot reaches $640 million, seventh largest in history.

The recent Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, July 18 had an astounding jackpot of $640 million ($328 million cash option). This makes it the seventh largest jackpot in the history of the game, as reported by the Mega Millions website. The winning numbers for this drawing were 19, 22, 31, 37, 54, with a Mega Ball of 18. The Megaplier for this drawing was 4X. It is important to note that the Mega Millions jackpot can be won by matching the five white balls and the Mega Ball, which has odds of 1 in 302,575,350.

For those interested in purchasing tickets, both in-store and online ticket sales are available in Michigan until 10:45 p.m. on the night of the draw. Additionally, the Megaplier feature can be added to increase non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, or five times. This feature costs an additional $1 per play and is drawn on Tuesdays and Fridays before the Mega Millions drawing. The Megaplier pool consists of 15 balls, with different multipliers assigned to each ball.

To check if anyone has won the Mega Millions jackpot, you can visit the Mega Millions website or the Michigan Lottery website. The winning numbers are also posted on these platforms. Moreover, for those who missed the live drawing, it is possible to watch the Mega Millions drawing on YouTube.

In the event that someone does win the jackpot, they have the choice between receiving an annuity or a cash payment. The annuity option involves one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments. Each payment is 5% larger than the previous one, which helps protect winners' lifestyle and purchasing power in times of inflation. On the other hand, the cash option allows winners to receive the entire jackpot prize pool as a one-time, lump-sum payment.

Lastly, if there are multiple winners in the same drawing, the jackpot money is shared equally among all winning tickets. This ensures fairness and equal distribution of the prize. So, if you happen to win the Mega Millions jackpot, remember to carefully consider your options and make the decision that best suits your needs and financial goals.