DES MOINES, Iowa – Lottery players had a chance on Tuesday night in the eighth largest jackpot in US history, thanks to months without a grand prize winner.
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Mega Millions’ $ 625 million jackpot is the lottery’s biggest prize in almost two years. The Powerball grand prize, the other national lottery game, is not far behind, $ 550 million for Wednesday night’s draw.
Lottery players had a chance on Tuesday night for the eighth largest jackpot in US history, thanks to months without a grand prize winner. (AP Photo / Charles Rex Arbogast)
The winning numbers in the Mega Millions game on Tuesday night were: 12-14-26-28-33, Mega Ball: 09.
The jackpots promoted by the lotteries refer to the earnings of those who opt for annuities paid over 30 years. Almost all jackpot winners actually accept the cash option, which would be estimated at $ 458.8 million for Mega Millions and $ 411.4 million for Powerball.
Those who dream of instant wealth may want to remember that the chances of winning the Powerball are one in 292.2 million. They are even steeper for Mega Millions, at one in 302.5 million.
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Mega Millions and Powerball are played in 45 states, as well as in Washington, DC and the US Virgin Islands. Powerball is also offered in Puerto Rico.