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Mega Millions Jackpot Rises To $542 Million—Here’s What The Winner Could Take Home After Taxes
No ticket matched all six numbers, and the next winner could choose 30 annual payments or a $242 million cash option before taxes.
- On Wednesday, the Mega Millions lottery jackpot climbed to $542 million after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Tuesday night, June 30, 2026.
- The jackpot has been growing since March 17, 2026, when an Ohio player won $60 million, the last time anyone claimed the top prize.
- Each $5 ticket includes an automatic multiplier that increases non-jackpot prizes up to 10 times the base amount, replacing the previous optional add-on.
- An eventual winner may choose between 30 annual installments—each 5% higher than the previous—or a lump-sum cash payout of $242 million.
- Drawings occur every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m., with the next scheduled for Friday, July 3, 2026; players face 1 in 302,575,350 odds of winning.
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Mega Millions results for 06/30/26: Did anyone win the $511 million jackpot?
LANSING, MI -- There was no winner of the $511 million grand prize for the Mega Millions drawing held on Tuesday, June 30. That means the drawing on Friday, July 3 will be worth an estimated $542 million, with a cash option of $242 million.
·Michigan, United States
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Mega Millions numbers: Are you the lucky winner of Tuesday’s $511 million jackpot?
Are you tonight’s lucky winner? Grab your tickets and check your numbers. The Mega Millions lottery jackpot continues to rise after someone won the $60 million prize on March 17.Here are the winning numbers in Tuesday’s drawing:
·Portland, United States
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