Winning Mega Millions numbers for $667 million jackpot
UPDATE The winning Mega Millions numbers for the $667 million jackpot are 3-45-49-61-69 and Mega Ball 9. PREVIOUS DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Mega Millions prize was already giant, but now it’s even bigger. Lottery officials have increased the estimated jackpot for Tuesday night’s drawing from $654 million to $667 million, making it the third-largest grand prize in U.S. history. The increase reflects a surge in ticket sales. The record lottery jackpot was a $1.6 billion Powerball prize won in January 2016. Although the Mega Millions prize has grown larger, the odds of winning remain the same, at a dismal one in 302.5 million. The $667 million jackpot refers to the annuity option, paid out over 29 years. The cash option, which is favored by nearly all winners, is $380 million. Mega Millions is played in 44 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.