Mega Millions Mania: No Winner for March 8th Drawing Propels Jackpot to a Whopping $735 Million

The Mega Millions lottery frenzy continues! After no lucky ticket matched all six winning numbers in the March 8th, 2024 drawing, the jackpot has taken a significant leap, inflating to a mouthwatering $735 million for the upcoming Tuesday, March 12th  Mega Millions Drawing.

Friday the 8th Brings No Mega Millions Winner

The anticipation was high on Friday night as millions of hopeful players tuned in to see if they would become the next Mega Millions mega-millionaire. The jackpot stood at a tempting $687 million, but unfortunately, no single ticket matched the winning combination: 19, 20, 22, 47, 58, and the Mega Ball number 1.

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This lack of a grand prize winn er signifies a jackpot rollover, a scenario that excites lottery enthusiasts because it pushes the prize pool even higher.

Jackpot Rockets to $735 Million for March 12th Drawing

The consequence of Friday’s no-win situation is a significant jackpot increase for the upcoming Tuesday drawing. The estimated jackpot has ballooned to a staggering $735 million, making it the sixth-largest prize offered in Mega Millions history. Only a handful of jackpots have surpassed the $1 billion mark.

This massive prize is sure to spark a surge in ticket sales as people dream of the life-changing possibilities a win could bring.

Previous Drawing Sees Winners at Lower Tiers

While there was no grand prize winner on Friday, the drawing did produce some lucky individuals who matched fewer numbers, securing them smaller prizes. A total of 1,171,297 tickets won at various non-jackpot levels, proving that while the big one might have eluded everyone, many players walked away with some winnings.

Two tickets, one from Georgia and another from Texas, matched all five white balls, earning them the game’s second-tier prize of $1 million each. Additionally, 22 tickets across the country matched four white balls plus the Mega Ball, winning the third-tier prize. Two of these tickets were particularly fortunate as they included the optional Megaplier (available for purchase in most states for an extra $1), which was 3X on Friday night, boosting their winnings to $30,000 each. The remaining 20 third-tier winning tickets received the standard prize of $10,000.

Mega Millions: A National Lottery with Twice-Weekly Drawings

The Mega Millions lottery is a multi-state lottery game played in 45 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drawings are held twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Fridays.

To play, participants choose five numbers from 1 to 70 and a sixth Mega Ball number from 1 to 25. The odds of winning the jackpot are incredibly low, at 1 in 302,575,350. However, the potential for a life-altering payout continues to fuel the excitement surrounding the game.

Will Tuesday, March 12th Bring a Mega Millions Winner?

With the jackpot reaching such a colossal sum, the upcoming Tuesday, March 12th drawing is bound to be a spectacle. Will someone finally crack the code and claim the $735 million prize? Only time will tell.

If you decide to try your luck, remember to play responsibly and only spend what you can afford. Good luck to all the participants!