The Mega Millions jackpot jumped to $680 million last night after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn. The prize is on tap to be the ninth largest in Mega Millions history, according to a press release.
One lucky Illinois player won several million dollars after their ticket matched all but one number, however.
Here’s what we know about the Mega Millions drawing.
Mega Millions winning numbers
The winning numbers drawn Tuesday night were 2, 18, 27, 34 and 59, plus the gold Mega Ball 18.
Illinois ticket wins $3 million
One ticket sold in Illinois matched the five white balls to win the second-tier prize with a 3X multiplier worth $3 million.
Top Mega Millions jackpots of all time
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$1.6B in Florida on Oct. 8, 2023
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$1.54B in South Carolina on Oct. 23, 2018
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$1.35B in Maine on Jan. 13, 2023
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$1.34B in Illinois on July 29, 2022
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$1.27B in California on Dec. 27, 2024
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$1.13B in New Jersey on March 26, 2024
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$1.05B in Michigan on Jan. 22, 2021
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$810M in Texas on Sept. 10, 2024
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$680M estimated on Oct. 24, 2025
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$656M in Illinois, Kansas and Maryland on March 30, 2012
When is next Mega Millions drawing?
Mega Millions drawings are conducted Tuesday and Friday evenings at 10 p.m. CT. The next drawing will be held on Friday, Oct. 24.
Drawing results can be found at www.illinoislottery.com, the official Illinois Lottery app, at www.megamillions.com or at Illinois Lottery retail locations.
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