Lottery officials on Friday raised the Mega Millions grand prize to $790 million, giving players a shot at what would be the nation’s fourth largest jackpot.
Friday’s winning numbers were 14-40-60-64-66 with the MegaBall of 16. According to the New York Lottery, no one in the Empire State got the second-prize $1 million for getting all five numbers without the MegaBall, but six New Yorkers won the $10,000 third-prize for getting four numbers and the MegaBall correct.
The next drawing is on Tuesday, July 26. The jackpot has grown so large because there hasn’t been a winner in three months. Those 27 consecutive drawings without anyone matching all six numbers has allowed the jackpot to gradually grow from its $20 million starting point in April.
The highlighted pre-tax $790 million prize is for a winner who takes an annuity option, paid out in 30 annual payments. Most players choose the cash option, which for Friday’s drawing would be $464.4 million.
Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The game is overseen by state lottery officials.
With reporting by Robert Pozarycki