Mega Millions lottery jackpot climbs to $1.025 billion
SACRAMENTO -- The winning numbers for the $830 million Mega Millions lottery jackpot were 7, 29, 60, 63, 66, and Mega 15. It was the nation's fourth largest jackpot. One ticket matching five numbers was sold at the Country Store in Baker, California, worth $2.9 million.
The jackpot for Friday's Mega Millions draw is now estimated at $1.025 billion!
The winning numbers for the $830 million Mega Millions jackpot were 7, 29, 60, 63, 66, and Mega 15. Lottery officials announced Tuesday night.
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The California Lottery Twitter account posted about the jackpot total Tuesday afternoon, just hours before the drawing at 8 p.m.
The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Mega Millions game were:
14-40-60-64-66, Mega Ball: 16, Megaplier: 3
The jackpot has grown so large because there hasn't been a winner in three months. Those 27 consecutive drawings without anyone matching all six numbers has allowed the jackpot to gradually grow from its $20 million starting point in April.
Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The game is overseen by state lottery officials.
