Mega Millions Winning Numbers for Friday, September 6: Check Your Tickets for a $740 Million Jackpot!
Is Today Your Lucky Day?
The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday, September 6, was an estimated $740 million, with a cash option of $371.6 million, according to the Mega Millions website. This makes it the seventh-largest Mega Millions jackpot ever and the 16th-largest in U.S. lottery history. The last jackpot was won on June 4 by a player in Illinois who claimed $552 million, the ninth-largest Mega Millions prize.
Currently, the Powerball jackpot stands at $112 million, with a cash option of $56.5 million, as reported on the Powerball website.
Mega Millions Winning Numbers for 9/6/24:
- 6
- 23
- 41
- 59
- 63
- Megaball: 25
- Megaplier: 2x
Next Mega Millions Drawing: Drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET.
How to Play Mega Millions: A ticket costs $2, with an optional $1 Megaplier that can increase your non-jackpot prizes by up to five times (excluding the jackpot). Choose five numbers from 1 to 70 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 25 for the Mega Ball. Alternatively, you can use Quick Pick for a random selection. U.S. citizenship or residency is not required to play.
Prize Details:
- Match just the Mega Ball to win $2.
- Matching all five white balls (excluding California) can win up to $1 million.
- Check the Mega Millions website for full prize payout details.
Beware of Scams: Remember, a lottery jackpot winner will not give you money. Be cautious of scammers.
Where to Play Mega Millions: Mega Millions is available in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It is not offered in Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah.
Where to Buy Tickets: Tickets can be bought at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals. Online purchases are available through Jackpocket in states such as Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, and others. The Jackpocket app allows you to choose your game and numbers, place orders, and manage your tickets and winnings from your phone or computer.
Deadline for Buying Tickets: Deadlines for purchasing Mega Millions tickets vary by state, typically ranging from 15 minutes to an hour before the drawing. Some third-party apps have deadlines up to two hours prior. For example, Jackpocket in New Jersey has a 9:15 p.m. ET deadline for the 11 p.m. drawing.
Odds of Winning: The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 302,575,350-to-1. To match all five white balls, the odds are 12,607,306-to-1.
Cash Option vs. Annuity: The jackpot can be claimed either as an annuity (a series of payments over time) or as a lump sum cash option, which is a lower amount but paid immediately.
Anonymity for Winners: In some states, such as New Jersey, lottery winners can remain anonymous. In other states, winners’ names and locations may be public records. Check with your state lottery for details.
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