THE Mega Millions jackpot has reached a remarkable $1.1billion after no one claimed a $940million prize on Friday, making this prize the third-largest in Mega Millions history.
The winning numbers were 3, 20, 46, 59, and 63 with Mega Ball 13 and a 3x Megaplier.
The last time Mega Millions saw a jackpot winner was on October 14, 2022, when two winners split a $502million jackpot.
The estimated lottery jackpot is now a whopping $1.1billion with a $568.7million cash option.
If you win the historic prize, Forbes recommends that you remain anonymous if state rules permit and see a tax expert before cashing the winning ticket.
The next drawing will be on Tuesday at 11pm EST.
Read our Mega Millions live blog for the latest results and winning numbers…
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Tips to avoid being scammed, part three
Finally, be wary that someone may be using the lottery’s name without permission or the lottery’s knowledge.
- Never give out personal information or send money unless you verify the company’s or solicitor’s legitimacy.
- If someone offers to wire “winnings” directly to your bank account, do not give them your bank account information.
- If you are told you can “verify” a prize by calling a certain number, that number may be part of the scam. Instead of calling, look up the name of the lottery or organization on your own to find out its real contact information.
- If you think someone on the phone is trying to scam you, hang up immediately. If you engage, your name and contact…
