Mega Millions jackpot just hit $910 million. What you need to know about buying a ticket

Cameron Goodnight, Delaware News Journal
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Lottery players looking to be millionaires in Delaware will have their shot with Friday night’s Mega Millions drawing. The jackpot has grown to an estimated $910 million, with a $464 cash option.

Tuesday’s drawings saw white balls 3, 5, 6, 44, and 61, get picked along with 25 in the Mega Ball slot.

If you’re feeling lucky, don't miss the next high-stakes drawing Friday at 11 p.m. Here’s what you need to know.

Can you buy a Mega Millions ticket in Delaware?

Yes. Mega Millions game tickets can be purchased through a Delaware Lottery licensed retailer and players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers.

How much is a Mega Million ticket?

Mega Millions tickets cost $2 per play, according to delottery.com, and for an additional dollar, you can play the Megaplier to multiply non-jackpot winnings.

How much do you win if you have 2 numbers on the Mega Millions?

If you match two Mega Millions numbers, you will walk away with some money, but you won’t win the jackpot. For example, if you match a yellow ball and a white ball, then you win $4 — which can be used to buy two more tickets.

How late can you play Mega Millions in Delaware?

In the First State, you can purchase tickets until 9:59 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays. The next drawing is Friday at 11 p.m.

How many numbers do you need to win a mega million?

Players can pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers: five different numbers from the white balls numbered 1-70 and one number from the gold balls numbered 1-25.

A Jackpot can be won by matching all six winning numbers in a drawing. There is a total of nine ways to win a prize, which ranges from Jackpot to $2.

  • 5 + 1 = Jackpot.

  • 5 + 0 = $1 million.

  • 4 + 1 = $10,000.

  • 4 + 0 = $500.

  • 3 + 1 = $200.

  • 3 + 0 = $10.

  • 2 + 1= $10.

  • 1 + 1 = $4.

  • 0 + 1 = $2.

Friday's total Mega Millions jackpot is $910 million. If anybody matches all six numbers in tonight's drawing, winners have two options: receive a lump-sum payout of $464.2 million or opt for 30 years of annuitized payments.

More: Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots rise to $725 million, $560 million. Here's how to play.

Contact local reporter Cameron Goodnight at cgoodnight@delawareonline.com, or by calling or texting 302-324-2208. Follow him on Twitter at @CamGoodnight.

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