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Mega Millions winning numbers for Tuesday, March 5 lottery drawing. Jackpot at $650 million

Anthony DiMattia
Delaware News Journal

With no grand prize winner from Friday night's Mega Millions drawing, Tuesday's jackpot now is worth an estimated $650 million with a cash value of $314.4 million.

Meanwhile, the Powerball jackpot for Wednesday rose to an estimated $485 million with a cash value of $232.4 million after there was no grand prize winner from Monday's drawing.

Ready to try your luck with Mega Millions? Here's everything you need to know.

Mega Millions winning numbers 3/5/24

The winning numbers from Tuesday's drawing were 02-49-50-61-70 and the Mega Ball was 14. The Megaplier was 2X.

Did anyone win Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, March 5, 2024?

While there was no grand prize winner, there was a Match 5 winner worth $1 million in California and Michigan.

The jackpot rose to $687 million with a cash value of $332.3 million.

Mega Millions winning numbers 3/1/24

The winning numbers from Friday's drawing were 15-33-37-55-61 and the Mega Ball was 24. The Megaplier was 4X.

Did anyone win Mega Millions drawing on Friday, March 1, 2024?

There was no grand prize winner, so the jackpot rose to $650 million with a cash value of $308.6 million.

What time is the next Mega Millions drawing?

The next drawing will be Friday, March 8, at 11 p.m. ET.

Mega Millions drawings are held two times a week, every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET.

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How to play the Mega Millions

When purchasing a Mega Millions ticket, you have the opportunity to select six numbers. The first five will be chosen from a range of 1 to 70 for the white balls, and the last number will be chosen from 1 to 25 for the coveted golden Mega Ball. For those who may find it daunting to pick their own numbers, the option to select Easy Pick or Quick Pick is available, which will generate the numbers for your ticket at random.

How much are Mega Millions tickets?

The Powerball costs $2 per play.

In Pennsylvania, you can buy tickets online: www.pailottery.com/games/draw-games/.

Tickets can be bought online as well in New Jersey: njlotto.com.

What is the largest Mega Millions jackpot?

  1. $1.602 billion – Aug. 8, 2023 – FL
  2. $1.537 billion – Oct. 23, 2018 – SC
  3. $1.348 billion – Jan. 13, 2023 – ME
  4. $1.337 billion – July 29, 2022 – IL
  5. $1.05 billion – Jan. 22, 2021 – MI
  6. $687 million (estimated) – March 5, 2024
  7. $656 million – March 30, 2012 – IL, KS, MD
  8. $648 million – Dec. 17, 2013 – CA, GA
  9. $543 million – July 24, 2018 - CA
  10. $536 million – July 8, 2026 – IN