Mega Millions results: Lottery jackpot exceeds $1 billion, expect exciting Tuesday drawing

"$1 billion Mega Millions jackpot goes unclaimed, reaching the fourth-largest in history. Next drawing offers $1.05 billion prize."

The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an astounding $1 billion after no one claimed the Friday night jackpot. Although there were no winners, some lucky individuals did manage to win significant prizes. This marks the fifth time in Mega Millions history that the jackpot has surpassed the billion-dollar mark. The next drawing, set for August 1, will have an estimated jackpot of $1.05 billion, making it the fourth-largest in Mega Millions history. The winning numbers for the Friday night drawing were 5, 10, 28, 52, and 63, with a Mega Ball of 18.

For the fortunate winner of the upcoming Tuesday's jackpot, there are two options for receiving the prize. They can choose to receive the winnings in annual payments spread out over 29 years. Alternatively, they can opt for a lump sum payment of approximately $527.9 million, as confirmed by the lottery.

The jackpot has been steadily growing since April 18, when it was last won in New York. In the recent drawing on July 28, there were a total of 3,157,597 winning tickets across all tiers. Among these winners, one lucky individual in Pennsylvania won a staggering $5 million, while several others in New York, Arizona, California, and Pennsylvania each won $1 million.

The highest Mega Millions jackpot ever recorded stands at an astonishing $1.537 billion. This record-breaking amount was won in South Carolina in 2018. It was followed by a $1.348 billion jackpot ticket sold in Maine in January, and a $1.337 billion prize won in July.

With its impressive $1.05 billion prize, this latest jackpot secures its place as the fourth-largest in Mega Millions history. The winning ticket for this monumental jackpot was sold in Michigan in 2021.

To summarize, the Mega Millions jackpot for August 1 is estimated to be $1.05 billion, making it the fourth-largest in the history of Mega Millions. The winning numbers for the July 28 drawing were 5, 10, 28, 52, and 63, with a Mega Ball of 18. While there were no jackpot winners, there were several lucky individuals who won significant prizes.

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