Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $533 Million for March 10 Drawing The Mega Millions lottery jackpot for the March 10 drawing has climbed to $533 million, with a cash value of $244.2 million. This marks the latest addition to the game’s history of record-breaking prizes, though the lottery has experienced a streak of unclaimed jackpots since December. The last winner was a New Jersey ticket holder who claimed the $90 million jackpot in December. The winning numbers for Tuesday’s drawing were 16, 21, 30, 35, and 65, with the Mega Ball number 7. Players who match all six numbers will split the prize, which could be shared among multiple winners. The next scheduled drawing is set for Friday, March 13, at 11 p.m. ET. Mega Millions has a long list of historic jackpots, including the $1.602 billion prize won in Florida in August 2023 and the $1.537 billion payout in South Carolina in October 2018. Other notable winners include the $1.348 billion prize in Maine in January 2023 and the $1.337 billion jackpot in Illinois in July 2022. The game’s largest payout to date was $1.602 billion, though the most recent record is the $1.602 billion win. Mega Millions is played across 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Each ticket costs $5, and players select five numbers from 1 to 70 (white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the Mega Ball). Alternatively, players can use the Quick Pick or Easy Pick options, which let the computer generate numbers automatically. Winners have two payment options: a one-time lump-sum cash payment or an annuity that provides annual payments, with each subsequent payment increasing by 5% compared to the previous year.#south_carolina #new_jersey #florida #mega_millions #march_10
