Winning Mega Millions numbers for Tuesday, July 2, $137 million jackpot
And just like that, Mega Millions jackpot surpassed $100 million in just a few weeks. Will a $2 ticket make you a winner?
After no one matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Friday, June 28, Mega Millions drawing for $116 million, the grand prize ballooned to $137 million with a cash option of $63 million for Tuesday, July 2.
The winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, July 2 were 4-8-19-31-45 and the Mega Ball was 11. Megaplier was 4x.
In case you're wondering, Friday's winning numbers were 28-31-33-42-66 and the Mega Ball was 24. Megaplier was 3x.
Mega Millions tickets start at $2 apiece. Below are some frequently asked questions about the game, when winning tickets expire in Florida (it differs state by state) and lottery odds. Good luck!
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What were the winning Mega Millions numbers for Tuesday, July 2?
The winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, July 2 were 4-8-19-31-45 and the Mega Ball was 11. Megaplier was 4x.
When is the next Mega Millions lottery drawing?
Mega Millions drawings are at 11 p.m. EDT Tuesdays and Fridays. The next Mega Millions lottery drawing will be at 11 p.m. EDT Friday, July 5, 2024.
How long has Mega Millions rolled over?
This Mega Millions lottery streak started Friday, June 7, after someone in Illinois matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Tuesday, June 4, drawing for $560 million. Below is a recap of lottery drawings and how the jackpot has grown since then.
Tuesday, July 2: $137 million
How long do you have to cash in a winning Florida Lottery ticket?
Prizes for Florida Lottery must be claimed within 180 days (six months) from the date of the drawing. To claim a single-payment cash option, a winner has within the first 60 days after the applicable draw date to claim it.
What are the odds of winning Mega Millions?
The odds of winning are pretty low. According to the Mega Millions site, players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance to match all five white balls plus the gold Mega Ball. Prizes range from $2 (for matching the Mega Ball) to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.
Does the Florida Lottery reveal lottery winners? Can you stay anonymous if you win lottery in Florida?
According to Florida Lottery's website, winners cannot remain anonymous: "Florida law mandates that the Florida Lottery provide records containing information such as the winner's name, city of residence; game won, date won, and amount won to any third party who requests the information."
However, the site states, the "names of lottery winners claiming prizes of $250,000 or greater will be temporarily exempt from public disclosure for 90 days from the date the prize is claimed, unless otherwise waived by the winner."
Lottery experts and lawyers have said there are ways to remain anonymous if you win.
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