The Mega Millions jackpot increased to an estimated $940 million after there was no winner for the top prize in Tuesday night’s drawing.
Tuesday was the first Mega Millions drawing of the new year, with a jackpot of $785 million.
The numbers for Tuesday’s drawing were: 25, 29, 33, 41, 44, and gold Mega Ball 18.
Six people matched the first five numbers. Three people won $1 million each, while three others hit the megaplier bonus and won $4 million each.
The next drawing is scheduled to be held Friday night. It remains the sixth-largest jackpot in U.S. history and the fourth-largest Mega Millions jackpot.
A billboard along Interstate 95 advertises the Mega Millions jackpot in Philadelphia, Jan. 4, 2023. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
The $940 million jackpot is for a winner who agrees to be paid over 29 years in an annuity. Almost all winners choose the cash option, which for Friday’s drawing would be an estimated $483.5 million….