Mega Millions Results March 3: No Winner as Jackpot Climbs to $496M

Mega Millions Results for March 3: No Jackpot Winner, Prize Climbs to $496 Million

The Mega Millions jackpot kept growing Tuesday night after no one matched all the numbers in the March 3 drawing for the massive $473 million prize. The lump-sum cash option for that drawing was $221.8 million.

Since the jackpot wasn’t claimed, the prize for the next drawing is now estimated at $496 million, with a cash option of $232.6 million.

Winning Numbers for the March 3 Drawing

Here are the numbers drawn Tuesday night:

• White Balls: 7, 21, 53, 54, 62

• Mega Ball: 16

No players matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball, and there were no Match 5 winners with the Megaplier either.

When Is the Next Mega Millions Drawing?

The next chance to win the growing jackpot is:

• Friday, March 6

• Drawings happen at 11 p.m. ET every Tuesday and Friday

How Much Does a Mega Millions Ticket Cost?

• A single ticket costs $5.

Tickets are commonly sold at gas stations, convenience stores, and supermarkets in participating states. Sales usually close one to two hours before the drawing, depending on the location.

Where Mega Millions Is Played

Mega Millions is available in 45 U.S. states, plus Washington, DC and the U.S. Virgin Islands. You don’t have to be a U.S. citizen or resident to buy a ticket.

Some states also allow online ticket purchases through official lottery websites.

How to Play Mega Millions

Playing is simple:

1. Pick five numbers from 1 to 70 (white balls).

2. Choose one number from 1 to 24 for the Mega Ball.

3. Or select Quick Pick to have the system generate random numbers.

Mega Millions Prize Breakdown

Players can win in several ways depending on how many numbers they match:

• 5 numbers + Mega Ball: Jackpot (odds 1 in 290.5 million)

• 5 numbers: $1 million

• 4 numbers + Mega Ball: $10,000

• 4 numbers: $500

• 3 numbers + Mega Ball: $200

• 3 numbers: $10

• 2 numbers + Mega Ball: $10

• 1 number + Mega Ball: $7

• Mega Ball only: $5

? Overall jackpot odds: about 1 in 290.5 million.

With the prize now approaching half a billion dollars, all eyes will be on Friday night’s drawing to see if someone finally hits the jackpot.