Mega Millions winning numbers for 6/28/24: $116 million jackpot
How are Mega Millions numbers selected?
Mega Millions numbers are selected through a random drawing process. Five white balls are drawn from a pool of 1-70 numbers, and one gold Mega Ball is drawn from a pool of 1-25 numbers5. Players can either choose their own numbers or use the "Quick Pick" or "Easy Pick" option for randomly generated numbers.
What was the Mega Millions jackpot on June 28?
The Mega Millions jackpot on June 28, 2024, was $116 million, with a cash option of $55.2 million. The winning numbers were 66, 28, 33, 31, and 42, with a Megaball of 24 and a Megaplier of 3X.
What was the jackpot amount won in Illinois this month?
The jackpot amount won in Illinois this month was $552 million in the Mega Millions lottery. The winning ticket was purchased on the Illinois Lottery website, and the winner requested to remain anonymous. This win was the ninth largest in Mega Millions history and the second largest prize won in Illinois5.