Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion ahead of next drawing

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Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion ahead of next drawing
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The Mega Millions jackpot is approaching $1 billion in the lead-up to Friday night’s drawing. Get your ticket(s) today to have a chance at the $910 million prize.

Tuesday’s drawing saw white balls 3, 5, 6, 44, and 61 get picked along with 25 in the Mega Ball slot and 4 in the Megaplier slot.

Mega Millions number drawings take place every Tuesday and Friday at 10:59 p.m. ET. Importantly, the cut-off time to purchase your ticket(s) is 9:59 p.m. ET.

Drawing results can either be found online at the PA Lottery website or on your local TV news station. See below:

  • Erie: WJET Ch. 24 Lottery Results at 11:20 p.m.
  • Harrisburg/Lancaster/York: WGAL Ch. 8 Lottery Results at 11:20 p.m.
  • Johnstown/Altoona/State College: WTAJ Ch. 10 Lottery Results at 11:20 p.m.
  • Philadelphia: WTXF Ch. 29 Lottery Results at 11:00 p.m.
  • Pittsburgh: WPXI Ch. 11 Lottery Results at 11:11 p.m.
  • Wilkes-Barre/Scranton: WNEP Ch. 16 Lottery Results at 11:00 p.m.

You can purchase Mega Millions tickets at your local Lottery retailers such as convenience stores, gas stations, and/or grocery stores. Or, you can buy ticket(s) online if you .

You need to be at least 18 years of age and physically located in Pennsylvania to play games online and win prizes.

Standard Mega Millions tickets cost $2 per play, but you always have the option to play the Megaplier feature for an additional $1. The Megaplier is like the Power Play in Powerball, it gives you the chance to increase your winnings for all prize levels except the jackpot.

View the grid below to see how the Megaplier affects winnings:

A separate number from 2 to 5 will be drawn just before the regular Mega Millions drawing—this is the Megaplier number. Your non-jackpot prize will then be multiplied by the Megaplier number that was drawn.

Reminder, the upcoming Mega Millions drawing on Friday, July 28 features a jackpot of $910 million. Get your ticket(s) in before the 9:59 p.m. ET deadline to have a shot at winning.

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