No winners were identified for the estimated (€1bn) jackpot in the US multistate Mega Millions lottery draw last night, making it one of the largest in the game's history. This increased the payout for the subsequent draw later this week.
The numbers chosen earlier in the evening—8, 24, 30, 45, 61, and the Mega Ball number 12—were not owned by anyone, according to Mega Millions.
The expected prize for the lottery's upcoming drawing, which is on Friday, has increased to $1.25 billion.
Since the previous Mega Millions jackpot winner in April, this was the 30th drawing. On a $2 ticket, the winning combination must match all six double-digit numbers exactly.
The numbers chosen earlier in the evening—8, 24, 30, 45, 61, and the Mega Ball number 12—were not owned by anyone, according to Mega Millions.
The expected prize for the lottery's upcoming drawing, which is on Friday, has increased to $1.25 billion.
Since the previous Mega Millions jackpot winner in April, this was the 30th drawing. On a $2 ticket, the winning combination must match all six double-digit numbers exactly.
