Mega Millions Results: February 13th Drawing – Jackpot Rolls Over!
The anticipation is over! The Mega Millions winning numbers are in for the Friday, February 13th drawing. While excitement was high, the estimated $385 million jackpot (with a $174.2 million cash option) remains unclaimed. Could you be the lucky winner next time? Let’s break down the results and everything you need to know about playing the online lottery.
Winning Numbers for February 13th
Here are the winning numbers for Friday’s Mega Millions drawing:
- White Balls: 68, 59, 34, 40, 49
- Mega Ball: 1
Unfortunately, no ticket matched all six numbers, meaning the jackpot will continue to grow for the next drawing.
Next Drawing & How to Play
The next Mega Millions drawing will be held on Tuesday, February 17th at 11 p.m. Drawings take place every Tuesday and Friday. In Michigan, you can purchase tickets in-store or online until 10:45 p.m. on the night of the draw.
A single Mega Millions ticket costs $5. Players select six numbers: five from a pool of 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball). Don’t have specific numbers in mind? Opt for the Easy Pick/Quick Pick option for randomly generated numbers!
What’s New with the Multiplier?
Mega Millions has retired the Megaplier feature and replaced it with a built-in multiplier. This exciting change automatically increases non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or even 10x! The multiplier is randomly assigned at the time of purchase, adding an extra layer of potential winnings to your online lottery ticket.
Odds of Winning
The odds of hitting the jackpot – matching all five white balls and the Mega Ball – are a staggering 1 in 290,472,336. While the odds are long, the potential reward is immense!
Where to Find Results & Watch the Drawing
You can watch the Mega Millions drawing live on YouTube. Winning numbers are also promptly posted on the official Mega Millions website and the Michigan Lottery website.
Jackpot Options: Annuity vs. Cash
If you’re lucky enough to win the jackpot, you’ll have a choice: take the annuity or the cash option.
- Annuity: This is paid out as one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments. Each subsequent payment increases by 5% to help protect against inflation.
- Cash Option: A one-time, lump-sum payment representing the total cash available in the jackpot prize pool.
If multiple winners share the jackpot, the prize money is divided equally among all winning tickets.
Ready to try your luck? Explore the world of online lottery and see if fortune favors you!
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