There's A $1.1b Mega Millions Jackpot: Here Are The Winning Numbers From August 1

The $1.1 billion Mega Millions prize has captivated the globe of lottery lovers and dreamers, cementing it as the fourth largest ever recorded. The fate of countless dreamers was determined on August 1, when the winning numbers were selected, bringing in a rush of suspense and excitement.

With the possibility of life-changing riches dangling just beyond their grasp, eager eyes scanned their tickets, hoping to become the next lucky millionaire. Let's look deeper at the massive pull and the incredible figures that have pounded hearts.

See The Winning Numbers From The Aug. 1 Mega Millions Jackpot, The Fourth Largest In History At $1.1 Billion

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After no one matched all six numbers on Friday, the Mega Millions jackpot has risen to $1.05 billion ahead of Tuesday's drawing. With a cash option of $550.2 million, Tuesday's drawing is the fourth-largest Mega Millions price ever.

The jackpot has increased throughout the spring, when a $20 million prize was won on April 18 in Syracuse, New York. This year, five additional Mega Millions jackpots have been won, including a $1.348 billion haul in January, the second-highest prize in the game's history. The winning numbers for Tuesday night are as follows.

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The winning numbers from the drawing on Tuesday were 8, 24, 61, 45, and 30. The Mega Ball had a value of 12, and the Megaplier had a value of 4X.

There were some huge winners Friday night, but no one won the grand prize. One Pennsylvania contestant earned $5 million after matching all five white balls and the Megaplier.

Four additional people, each from Pennsylvania, Arizona, California, and New York, earned $1 million for matching the five white balls.

How To Participate In Mega Millions?

Pick five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25 to play. To have the terminal randomly select numbers for you, select Easy Pick or Quick Pick. You win the jackpot by matching all six winning numbers in the drawing.

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What Exactly Is The Megaplier?

Most states have a Megaplier function that multiplies non-jackpot payouts by two, three, four, or five times. It costs an extra $1 per play. The Megaplier is drawn before each regular Mega Millions drawing. Five of the 15 balls are labelled "2X," three are labelled "4X," and one is labelled "5X."

What Is The Record-breaking Mega Millions Jackpot?

Tuesday's Mega Millions price of $1.05 billion is the fourth-largest in lottery history. Here are the other record-holders' positions:

• In October 2018, one winning ticket in South Carolina generated $1.537 billion.
• In January 2023, one winning ticket in Maine will generate $1.348 billion.
• In July 2022, one winning ticket in Illinois will generate $1.337 billion.
• In January 2021, one winning ticket in Michigan will generate $1.05 billion.
• $1.05 billion (as of August 1, 2023)

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