Mega Millions jackpot hits $433 million after Friday drawing
The Oct. 23 Mega Millions drawing produced an estimated $433 million jackpot with a $178.6 million cash option and no winning ticket, prompting a new drawing on Oct. 27.
Key points
- The Oct. 23 Mega Millions drawing generated an estimated $433 million jackpot.
- No ticket matched the winning numbers, so the jackpot rolls over.
- The cash option for the jackpot is $178.6 million.
- Winning numbers were 3, 7, 46, 49, 51 and Mega Ball 5.
- The next drawing is set for Oct. 27 at 11 p.m.
Mega Millions announced that the Friday, Oct. 23 drawing produced an estimated $433 million jackpot, with a cash option of $178.6 million, and no winning ticket was reported.
The winning numbers were 3, 7, 46, 49 and 51, and the Mega Ball was 5.
Players choose six numbers from two separate pools: five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 24.
The odds of matching all five white balls and the Mega Ball to win the jackpot are 1 in 290,472,336.
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 27, with drawings held at 11 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Your questions, answered
What was the Mega Millions jackpot amount after the Oct. 23 drawing?
It was estimated at $433 million with a cash option of $178.6 million.
When is the next Mega Millions drawing after Oct. 23?
The next drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 11 p.m.
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