The Mega Millions lottery selected the winning numbers in its Tuesday, May 24, 2022 drawing for an estimated $143 million jackpot.
The numbers are 3 - 5 - 6 - 63 - 68 Mega Ball 24 Megaplier 3x.
The mega jackpot was 3x
The jackpot was an estimated $143 million with a cash option of $83.6 million.
Meanwhile, the Powerball jackpot is at $135 million, with a cash option of $79.2 million, according to the Powerball website.
Until recently, lottery winners in New Jersey had to be identified, but now winners will be able to remain anonymous under a new law that was signed by Governor Phil Murphy.
How to play Mega Millions?
- Mega Millions tickets cost $2.00 per play
- Players may choose six numbers from two separate pools of numbers - five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 25 (the gold Mega Ball) - or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick. You win the jackpot by matching all six winning numbers in a drawing.
- Until further notice, the starting jackpot will vary based on sales and will be announced before each drawing.
- There are a total of nine ways to win a prize in Mega Millions, ranging from the jackpot down to $2
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