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Mega Millions winning numbers for August 2 drawing: Jackpot now worth $374 million
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Date:2025-04-10 00:01:36
The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday's drawing has climbed to $374 million after no one won the jackpot on Friday.
The winning numbers were drawn just after 11 p.m. ET on Friday and we have the results below.
If a lucky player won the $358 million jackpot in Friday's drawing, they could've walked away with an estimated cash value of $176 million in a lump-sum payment, according to the lottery.
Two people have won the Mega Millions jackpot so far this year: Earlier in March, a player in New Jersey won a whopping $1.13 billion and last month another player in Illinois scored $552 million.
Check below for the winning numbers from the Friday, Aug. 2, Mega Millions drawing.
Mega Millions winning numbers for 8/2/24
The winning numbers for Friday's Mega Millions are: 6, 7, 24, 44, 54. Megaball: 13
Megaplier: 4X
Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
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Did anyone win Mega Millions?
Mega Millions players, get those tickets ready because the jackpot is climbing again! There were no jackpot winners in Friday's drawing, but Tuesday's drawing has jumped to an estimated $374 million. There were two lucky winners in California and Washington that won $1 million after having all the correct white ball numbers for the Match 5.
To view the list of past winners, visit the Mega Millions website.
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How to play the Mega Millions
In order to buy a ticket, you'll have to visit your local convenience store, gas station or grocery store − and in a handful of states, you can purchase tickets online.
To play, you will need to pick six numbers. Five numbers will be white balls ranging from 1 to 70. The gold Mega Ball is one number between 1 and 25.
If you believe the odds are against you, ask for a "Quick Pick" or an "Easy Pick," the computer will randomly generate the numbers for you.
Players can add the "Megaplier" for $1, which can increase non-grand prize winnings by two, three, four or five times. The Megaplier is drawn before the Mega Millions numbers on Tuesday and Friday.
There are 15 Megapiler balls in all:
- 2X, five balls
- 3X, six balls
- 4X, three balls
- 5X, one ball
Where can you buy lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
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