Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $197 Million—Will You Be the Next Winner?
Alright, lottery lovers, here’s the latest buzz you need to know! The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to a whopping $197 million for the drawing held on Friday, February 28, 2025 . That’s right—after no one snagged the jackpot on Tuesday, the prize has rolled over once again, giving hopeful players another shot at life-changing riches. If you’re lucky enough to hit all six numbers, you could walk away with a massive lump-sum cash payout of $92.4 million .
Let’s talk numbers. The winning combination for this latest draw was 9, 19, 30, 35, 66 , with the Mega Ball 16 and a 3X Megaplier . Unfortunately, no one hit the jackpot this time around, but six lucky winners did match four numbers, each winning $10,000 —and one smart player with the Megaplier bumped their prize up to $30,000 . Not bad for a $2 ticket, right?
So, what’s next? Since no one claimed the grand prize, the jackpot has now skyrocketed to $215 million for the next drawing on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 . That means you still have a chance to turn a couple of bucks into a fortune!
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For those who might be new to the Mega Millions game, here’s a quick refresher. Tickets cost just $2 , and players select five numbers from 1 to 70 plus a Mega Ball from 1 to 25 . Too much pressure? No worries—you can opt for a Quick Pick and let the computer generate random numbers for you. And if you want to increase your potential winnings (even if you don’t hit the jackpot), you can throw in an extra buck for the Megaplier , which can multiply non-jackpot winnings by up to five times .
Wondering where you can grab your ticket? They’re available at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores , and even some airport terminals. If you’re in certain states, you can also buy tickets online through Jackpocket , the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
Now, let’s talk odds—because, let’s be real, winning the Mega Millions is no easy feat. The chances of hitting the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350 . Yep, you read that right. But hey, somebody’s got to win it eventually , so why not take a shot? After all, past winners have turned their lucky numbers into multi-million-dollar fortunes.
The last Mega Millions jackpot was won on January 17, 2025 , when a ticket in Arizona matched all six numbers to claim $113 million . So far this year, only four Mega Millions jackpots have been won , making 2024 one of the slowest years for big wins since the game began in 2002 . Will 2025 be different? Only time will tell!
So, what are you waiting for? If you’re feeling lucky, grab your ticket, mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 4 , and get ready for the next big draw. Who knows? The next Mega Millions winner could be you !
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