Mega Millions winning numbers for 5/24/24 drawing: $453M jackpot
Will $453M Mega Millions Jackpot Find a Winner?
The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to $453 million for the drawing on May 24, 2023, after no winners emerged from the previous draw. The winning numbers revealed were 46, 54, 56, 67, 70 with a Mega Ball of 16. If a winner claims the jackpot, they have the option of a $209.8 million lump-sum payment post-taxes.
What are the winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing held on May 24, 2023?
The winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing on May 24, 2023, were 46, 54, 56, 67, and 70, with the Mega Ball being 16. The Megaplier was 3X.
Can you describe the Megaplier feature and how it affects winnings in the Mega Millions lottery?
The Megaplier is an optional feature in the Mega Millions lottery that allows players to increase their non-jackpot winnings by 2, 3, 4, or 5 times. By paying an extra $1 when purchasing a Mega Millions ticket, players can activate the Megaplier option.
Here's how the Megaplier works:
- When buying a Mega Millions ticket, players can choose to add the Megaplier option by checking the "Multiplier" box on their ticket.
- The Megaplier number (2, 3, 4, or 5) is drawn from a separate pool of 15 balls before the main Mega Millions drawing1.
- If a player wins a non-jackpot prize in the main drawing, their prize amount is multiplied by the Megaplier number drawn.
For example, if a player wins $1 million by matching five numbers in the Mega Millions drawing and they had activated the Megaplier option with a Megaplier number of 4, their prize would be multiplied to $4 million4.
It's important to note that the Megaplier does not affect the jackpot prize or the odds of winning. It only increases the amount of non-jackpot prizes. The Megaplier option is available in most states, except for California.