"Mega Millions Results: Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023 Draw - Check the Winning Numbers"

The Powerball jackpot continues to grow, now worth $170 million. The Mega Millions jackpot is $1.58 billion.

The Powerball jackpot has continued to grow as no one has matched all six numbers from the recent drawings. Currently, the Powerball jackpot is estimated to be worth $170 million, with a cash option of $83.4 million.

For the upcoming Tuesday, August 8th drawing, the lottery jackpot is an astounding $1.58 billion, with a cash option of $783.3 million.

If you happen to win the jackpot in either Mega Millions or Powerball, here are some things to consider. The drawing for Tuesday night will take place at 10 p.m. CT. The winning numbers from the previous Friday night's drawing were 11, 30, 45, 52, 56, and the Mega Ball was 20. Additionally, the Megaplier for that drawing was 2X.

In Mega Millions, you only need to match one number to win a prize, but it must be the Mega Ball, which is worth $2. However, if you match two numbers, you won't win anything unless one of those numbers is the Mega Ball. If you have a ticket that matches one of the five numbers and the Mega Ball, it is worth $4.

Drawings for Mega Millions are held twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at approximately 10 p.m. CT. You can watch the drawings on YouTube.

To play Mega Millions, here's what you need to do:

- Choose five numbers from a pool of 1 to 75.
- Choose one Mega Ball number from a pool of 1 to 15.
- You can also choose the Megaplier option for an additional $1, which can multiply non-jackpot prizes by 2, 3, 4, or 5 times.

If you're wondering about strategies for winning in Mega Millions or Powerball, it's important to note that lottery numbers are drawn randomly, so there is no foolproof strategy. However, some people like to choose their numbers based on commonly drawn numbers or personal lucky numbers.

For those curious about past jackpot wins in Mega Millions, here is a list of the 2023 jackpot wins according to megamillions.com:

- Results for Friday, August 4, 2023: No winner, drawing jackpot of $1.55 billion.

And if you're interested in the all-time top 10 Mega Millions jackpots, here they are:

- [List of all-time top 10 Mega Millions jackpots]

Lastly, here are the nation's all-time top 10 Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots according to powerball.com:

- [List of all-time top 10 Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots]

For more updates on lottery drawings and results, you can follow Chris Sims, a digital producer at Midwest DOT, on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.

So, mark your calendars and get your tickets ready for the Mega Millions drawing on August 8th, 2023, with a jaw-dropping jackpot of $1.58 billion. Good luck!