Did Mega Millions make you a millionaire overnight?
After no one matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Tuesday, June 11th draw, the grand prize rose to $47 million on Friday, June 14th.
The Mega Millions winning numbers on Friday were 1-25-26-31-65 and the Mega Ball was 2. Megaplier was 3x.
Tuesday’s winning numbers were 1-5-7-22-24 and the Mega Ball was 8. Megaplier was 4x.
Tickets start at $2 each. Below is what you should know about lottery odds, how long you have to claim the cash option if you purchased a ticket in Wisconsin and what happens to unclaimed prize money, according to the Wisconsin Lottery.
How much was the Mega Millions lottery jackpot on Friday, June 14th?
An estimated $47 million with a cash option of $21.8 million.
When do Wisconsin Lottery tickets expire?
Wisconsin Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days (six months) of the drawing date. You can find a list of expired or soon-to-expire tickets on the website Wisconsin Lottery website.
What happens to unclaimed prize money?
According to the Wisconsin Lottery, the value of unclaimed prizes is credited to the Wisconsin Lottery’s property tax relief fund.
What are the odds of winning a Mega Millions lottery game?
Mega Millions drawings are held at 10pm CDT, Tuesday and Friday. According to the Wisconsin Lottery, players have a 1 in 302.6 million chance of matching all six numbers. Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.
Are the chances of winning Mega Millions the same if the jackpot is $1 billion?
Players have a 1 in 24 chance of winning a prize, megamillions.com it says. Players have a one in 302.6 million chance of matching all six numbers, whether the jackpot is $20 million or $1 billion.
Can Wisconsin Lottery Winners Remain Anonymous?
No, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. Due to state open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner. Other information about the winner will only be disclosed with the winner’s consent.
How do you claim a lottery prize in Wisconsin?
This depends on how much you earned.
For prizes up to $599:
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You can redeem your winnings at any Wisconsin Lottery store.
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At the Wisconsin Lottery offices in Madison or Milwaukee. The Wisconsin Lottery recommends arriving by 3:30 p.m. to allow enough time to process your ticket.
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Tickets can also be sent to:
Awards
PO Box 777
Madison, WI 53774
For prizes between US$600 and US$199,999:
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Prizes can be claimed in person at the Wisconsin Lottery offices in Madison or Milwaukee. The Wisconsin Lottery recommends arriving by 3:30 pm for most prizes and 2 pm for prizes of $50,000 or more to allow enough time to process your ticket.
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Tickets can also be signed for and sent to:.
Awards
PO Box 777
Madison, WI 53774
For prizes over US$200,000:
When did lottery jackpots reach $1 billion or more?
As of June 14, 2024, 11 lottery jackpots have reached or exceeded $1 billion. Only once has the jackpot exceeded $2 billion.
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11. $1.05 billion, Mega Millions, January 22, 2021: A single ticket won in Michigan.
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10. $1.08 billion, Powerball, July 19, 2023: A single ticket won in California.
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9. $1.13 billion, Mega Millions, March 26, 2024: A single ticket won in New Jersey.
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8. $1.33 billion, Powerball, April 6, 2024: A single ticket won in Oregon.
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7. $1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022: A single ticket won in Illinois.
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6. $1.35 billion, Mega Millions, January 13, 2023: A single ticket was purchased in Maine.
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5. $1.537 billion, Mega Millions, October 23, 2018: A single ticket won in South Carolina.
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4. $1.58 billion, Mega Millions, August 8, 2023: Single ticket won in Neptune Beach, Florida
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3. $1.586 billion, Powerball, January 13, 2016: Three tickets won in California, Florida, Tennessee.
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two. $1.765 billion, Powerball, October 11, 2023: A single ticket won in California.
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1. $2.04 billion, Powerball, November 7, 2022: A single ticket won in California.
What are the 10 biggest lottery jackpots in US history?
The following Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots were among the top 10 lottery jackpots in US history, as of June 14, 2024.
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10. $1.08 billion Powerball Drawing – July 19, 2023; California
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9. $1.1 Billion Mega Millions Drawing – March 26, 2024; New Jersey
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8. $1.33 billion Powerball Drawing – April 6, 2024; Oregon
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7. $1.337 billion Mega Millions draw – July 29, 2022; Illinois
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6. $1.35 billion Mega Millions draw – January 13, 2023; Maine
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5. $1.537 billion Mega Millions draw – October 23, 2018; South Carolina
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4. $1.58 billion Mega Millions draw – August 8, 2023; Florida
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3. $1.586 billion Powerball draw – January 13, 2016; California, Florida and Tennessee
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two. $1.765 billion Powerball draw – October 11, 2023; California
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1. $2.04 billion Powerball Drawing – November 7, 2022; California
This article originally appeared in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Has anyone won the Mega Millions jackpot on June 14, 2024?
