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Mega Millions jackpot hits $311M. See the winning numbers
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The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to an estimated $311 million, with a cash option of $136.4 million, for the drawing on Tuesday, May 26. Itβs now been more than two months since the last jackpot win. A single ticket in Ohio claimed a $60 million prize on St. Patrick's Day, March 17. Check the latest numbers to see if you're the next winner. Winning numbers: 1-5-49-51-59 and the gold Mega ball: 7 No one won the Mega Millions jackpot or any of the Match 5 prizes. The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday, May 29, at 11 p.m. ET. $1.602 billion on Aug. 8, 2023 in Florida $1.537 billion on Oct. 23, 2018 in South Carolina $1.348 billion on Jan. 1, 2023 in Maine $1.337 billion on July 29, 2022 in Illinois $1.269 billion on Dec. 27, 2024 in California $1.128 billion on Mar. 26, 2024 in New Jersey $1.05 billion on Jan 22, 2021 in Michigan $983 million on Nov. 14, 2025 in Georgia $810 million on Sept. 10, 2024 in Texas $656 million on March 30, 2012 in Illinois, Kansas and Maryland Thomas Cook and Joseph Feeney of Wisconsin agreed years ago to split future lottery winnings. Cook followed through on that promise when he won a $22 million prize on June 10, 2020. More: What states have the most lottery winners? What you need to know. Mega Millions is a lottery played in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Find out where to play here. Tickets cost $5, and players choose six numbers from two groups: Five numbers (1β70): white balls One number (1β24): gold Mega Ball Jackpots are won by matching all six numbers. If multiple tickets hit, the jackpot is split among winners. To play, purchase a ticket at a convenience store, gas station, grocery store or, in some states, online. Then select five white-ball numbers (1β70) and one Mega Ball number (1β24) Players can also choose Quick Pick/Easy Pick, which randomly generates numbers. Tickets include a built-in multiplier that boosts non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x or 10x. Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@usatodayco.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Mega Millions jackpot hits $311 million for Tuesday, May 26
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