The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday, November 4, soared to $800 million, tying for the eighth-largest prize in the game's history. The excitement around this huge jackpot continues as it edges closer to a billion dollars. Many players hope their $5 tickets will turn them into multimillionaires, reflecting the common lottery saying: “it could happen to you.”
After no one matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball during the Halloween drawing on Friday, October 31, where the jackpot was $754 million, the prize jumped to $800 million with a cash option of $371.7 million for the Nov. 4 drawing.
The winning numbers for Tuesday, November 4, were 11-14-17-50-57 with the Mega Ball 6, resulting in another rollover.
The Mega Millions jackpot for the upcoming Friday drawing is expected to increase to $843 million, with a cash option of $391.7 million. Tickets for Mega Millions cost $5 each.
The numbers for the Halloween drawing on October 31 were 2-24-52-66-68 and the Mega Ball was 9.
Players continue to watch eagerly as the jackpot climbs, fueled by the allure of changing one’s life with a single ticket.
Author's summary: The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to $800 million, sparking excitement as players hope to win big, with drawings held twice weekly and ticket options starting at $5.