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Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $435 million tonight

August 13, 2024 Posted by NC Lottery at 10:21 AM
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Mega Millions players in North Carolina can try their luck on a $435 million jackpot Tuesday night.

A winner in tonight’s drawing would have the choice of taking home the $435 million jackpot as an annuity or $212.4 million in cash.

In Friday’s Mega Millions drawing, a ticket in North Carolina matched four white balls and the yellow Mega Ball to win $10,000. The ticket was purchased at the Food Lion on M.L.King Jr. Boulevard in New Bern.

Check out how North Carolinians win when they play Mega Millions:

  • 18,674: That’s the total number of winning tickets in Friday’s Mega Millions drawing
  • $6 million: That’s the estimate of how much money has been raised for education during the current Mega Millions run

The odds of winning a Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302 million.

Players can buy Mega Millions tickets at any lottery retail location or through Online Play on the lottery’s website, www.nclottery.com, or with the NC Lottery Official Mobile App.

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8/16/2024 08:55 - Denver G.

Nice. Thanks for the clarification. That info gives big winners a lot to think about. Now, if they would just take the time to think about it before rushing to headquarters. You have 180 days to claim. A friend of mine won 2 million a couple years ago. Made a hasty choice of lump sum. She regretted it shortly after, and still does.

8/15/2024 03:11 - Denver G.

THX for your quick response. Are you 100% sure of your answer? There is a lot of misinformation out there. My understanding has always been like this. If you win online, you and only you can claim. As far as groups claiming a TOP prize on PB or MM or 1 million or more on a scratch off you have to claim as lump sum.NC Lottery
Hi, Denver! The option has to be the same within the group (i.e. the group can either claim as an annuity or a lump sum, but half of the group couldn't claim as a different option), but otherwise there is no limit to the number of winners that can claim a prize as a group, and the group can decide if they'd all like to claim as annuity or lump sum.

8/15/2024 11:15 - Denver G.

Hey LZ. Say you win a very large prize (scratch off, draw, or online. Is there a difference of how you can as a group? Lump sum vs annuity? Is there a limit to number of people in the group that you will cut checks and WG2 forms for?NC Lottery
Hi, Denver! There is no limit on the number of people that can claim a prize as a group, whether lump sum or annuity. The only stipulation is that each group member will need to complete the Affidavit of Multiple Ownership form when everyone claims.

8/14/2024 08:51 - joanie m.

I got me a ticket for tonight’s power ball and Friday night’s Mega Millions I play cash five nightly so I in it to win this weekNC Lottery
Wishing you the best of luck in all of the drawings, Joanie!

8/14/2024 05:23 - Brianna H.

Woowww! $435?? Just think about what you could do with that?? I would start by first GIVING BACK! but i a very patient and will keep playing, until my time has come!! Good luck to everyone out there!!NC Lottery
Good luck to you, Brianna!

8/13/2024 09:34 - Ladawna J.

In faith I pray, I win tonight ????

8/13/2024 04:26 - James W.

Wow

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