Mega Millions Jackpot Skyrockets to $900 Million

Who’s ready to (almost) become a billionaire? ?

No one hit the winning combo on Friday night, sending the Mega Millions jackpot soaring to an incredible $900 million for Tuesday’s draw — with a cash value of roughly $415.3 million if you choose the lump sum option (before taxes, of course).

Here’s the breakdown:

• Friday’s winning numbers: 16, 21, 23, 48, 70 and the Mega Ball 5.

• Odds to win the jackpot: 1 in 290,472,336.

• Odds to win any prize: 1 in 23.

This marks the 38th rollover since a lucky player in Virginia snagged the $348 million jackpot back in June. That winner — who took home a $155.6 million cash payout — reportedly had simple dreams, like buying a zero-radius riding lawn mower.

Now, Tuesday’s $900 million prize ranks as the eighth-largest Mega Millions jackpot ever and only the third time the pot has hit this level since the record-breaking $1.602 billion jackpot in August 2023. That Florida winner, who claimed their prize through a Delaware-registered LLC called Saltines Holdings, walked away with a staggering $794.25 million cash payout — all while keeping their identity secret.

A quick reminder for anyone tempted by this life-changing prize:
?? Tickets cost just $5 each and can include a random multiplier that boosts non-jackpot winnings up to 10x.
? Mega Millions is available in 45 states, plus D.C. and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

So, grab your ticket — who knows? The next big winner could be you.