Who is the winner of the $250 million jackpot?

According to Marca, The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday’s lottery drawing has surged to an estimated $250 million, with a cash prize option of $115.5 million. This could be your chance to become a millionaire!

Anticipation Builds as Winning Numbers Are Revealed

As the nation holds its breath, the clock strikes 10:59 PM ET, signaling the reveal of the winning numbers. Millions of hopeful players eagerly clutch their tickets, knowing that these six numbers have the potential to change lives in an instant. As the suspense builds, everyone waits to see if they’ve struck it rich.

Check Your Tickets!

We wish you the best of luck! Remember to review your ticket carefully to see if you’re the lucky holder of the winning combination. And now, here are the lucky numbers for Tuesday, October 29, 2024:

• Winning Numbers: 16 – 22 – 26 – 36 – 56
• Megaball: 1
• Megaplier: 4X

How to Play Mega Millions

Thank you for tuning in! To play Mega Millions, tickets cost $2.00 per play. Players can choose six numbers from two separate pools: five diverse numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 25 (the gold Mega Ball). Alternatively, players can select Easy Pick or Quick Pick options. To win the jackpot, you must match all six winning numbers in a drawing.

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Payment Options for Winners

If you win the Mega Millions jackpot, you will need to decide between two payment options:

1. Annuity Option: This option provides an immediate payout followed by 29 annual payments, each increasing by 5% to help keep pace with inflation.
2. Cash Option: Alternatively, you can choose a lump sum payment, which is the entire jackpot paid in one payment. Taxes will be deducted immediately, resulting in a significantly reduced amount.