Mega Millions player wins $560M jackpot -- ending 2-month drought
What were the winning numbers for the Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday night?
The winning numbers for the Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday night were 19, 37, 40, 63, 69, with the gold Mega ball being 17.
How many times has the Mega Millions jackpot exceeded $500 million since last summer?
The Mega Millions jackpot has exceeded $500 million twice since last summer. The most recent instance was when a player in Illinois won the $560 million jackpot on Tuesday night, ending a drought lasting just over three months. The other occurrence was when a lucky New Jersey player purchased a ticket worth $1.13 billion on March 26.
How does this recent $560 million jackpot rank in the history of Mega Millions prizes?
The recent $560 million jackpot ranks as the ninth largest in Mega Millions history. The lucky winner from Illinois had the choice of taking home the jackpot as an annuity or $258.4 million in cash. This win marks the second time the Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $500 million since last summer, and it is the first time the grand prize was won since March 26, when a ticket in New Jersey was worth $1.13 billion.