The estimated cash value of the Mega Millions jackpot after taxes for the drawing on June 18 is approximately $29.1 million. This amount represents the lump-sum payment that a lucky winner could receive if they choose this option instead of the annuity payments spread over 29 years2. The total jackpot for this drawing was $61 million.
Two people have won the Mega Millions jackpot this year. The first winning ticket was purchased in New Jersey in March, with the prize amounting to $1.13 billion. The second winning ticket was sold in Illinois two weeks ago, and the jackpot was worth $552 million.
The Mega Millions winning numbers for the June 18 drawing were: 21, 22, 50, 55, 67, with a Megaball of 20. The Megaplier was 2X.