Mega Millions Winning Numbers for September 6, 2024
The Mega Millions drawing on Friday, September 6, 2024, did not produce a jackpot winner. The winning numbers were 41, 59, 6, 63, and 23, with the Mega Ball being 25. The Megaplier for this draw was 2x. Despite the lack of a jackpot winner, several players still walked away with significant prizes.
Jackpot Details and Winners
The estimated jackpot for the Mega Millions draw was a staggering $740 million, with a cash option of $371.6 million. This jackpot was the seventh largest in Mega Millions history and the 16th largest in U.S. lottery history. The last time the jackpot was won was on June 4, 2024, by a player in Illinois who took home $552 million.
While no one claimed the jackpot, a ticket sold in Ohio matched the five white balls with the Megaplier, winning $2 million. Additionally, five tickets, one each in California, Florida, Illinois, New Hampshire, and Texas, matched the five white balls to win $1 million each. These winners may not have hit the jackpot, but they still walked away with life-changing amounts of money.
Next Mega Millions Drawing
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 11 p.m. The jackpot for this upcoming draw will be at least $800 million, with a cash option of $401.8 million. Players have until 10:45 p.m. on the night of the draw to purchase their tickets in Michigan, either in-store or online.
How to Play Mega Millions
Playing Mega Millions costs $2 per ticket. Players select five numbers from a range of 1 to 70 (white balls) and one number from a range of 1 to 25 (Mega Ball). For an additional $1 per play, players can add the Megaplier feature, which increases non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, or five times. The Megaplier is drawn on Tuesday and Friday before the Mega Millions drawing, with the pool including five balls marked with “2X,” six balls marked with “3X,” three balls marked with “4X,” and one ball marked with “5X.”
Odds of Winning and Prize Options
The odds of matching all five white balls and the Mega Ball to win the jackpot are approximately 1 in 302,575,350. For those who do win the jackpot, there are two payout options: the annuity option and the cash option. The annuity option is paid out as one immediate payment followed by annual payments over a total of 29 years, with each payment increasing by about five percent to protect against inflation. The cash option is a one-time lump-sum payment equal to all the cash in the Mega Millions jackpot prize pool.
National Lottery Results for September 7, 2024
The National Lottery results for Saturday, September 7, 2024, have also been announced. The Lotto jackpot for the night was £15 million. The winning numbers were 13, 32, 33, 37, 38, and 50, with the Bonus Ball being 02. The Thunderball winning numbers were 10, 32, 34, 35, and 36, with the Thunderball being 12.
Historical Context and Notable Wins
The National Lottery has a rich history, with the first draw held on November 19, 1994, featuring a jackpot of £5,874,778 shared by seven winners. The largest single ticket win was £42 million in 1996. More recently, Gareth Bull won £41 million in November 2020 and used his winnings to build a luxury manor house with a pool.
Other notable wins include Sue Davies, who won £500,000 after buying a ticket to celebrate ending five months of shielding during the pandemic, and Sandra Devine, who accidentally won £300,000 when she intended to buy her usual £100 scratch card but ended up with a bigger prize.
Biggest Jackpots and Odds of Winning
The largest jackpot ever up for grabs in the National Lottery was £66 million in January last year, won by two lucky ticket holders. Karl managed to bag £11 million at the age of 23 in 1996. The estimated odds of winning the National Lottery are about one in 14 million.
Kerala Lottery Results for September 7, 2024
In India, the Kerala Lottery “Karunya KR” results for September 7, 2024, were also announced. The first prize winner received ₹80 Lakhs, with the winning number being KE845385. The second prize of ₹5 Lakhs went to the ticket with the number KJ347436. The third prize winners, each receiving ₹1 Lakh, included tickets with numbers such as KA440912 and KB666734.
Claiming Your Prize Money
Winners of the Kerala Lottery must verify their results before they are released in the Kerala Government Gazette. They have 30 days from the draw date to collect their reward money at the Thiruvananthapuram-based Kerala Lottery office. Winners must present their ticket and identification documentation to claim their prize.
Tax Deduction on Prize Money
For winnings less than ₹5000, players can claim their prize directly from any lottery shop in Kerala. For prizes exceeding ₹5000, winners must present their tickets along with identification at a bank or government lottery office. They must verify their numbers against the results published in the Kerala Government Gazette and surrender their winning tickets within 30 days.
Conclusion
While the Mega Millions jackpot remains unclaimed, several players still walked away with significant prizes. The National Lottery and Kerala Lottery also saw winners who will undoubtedly have their lives changed by their good fortune. As the next Mega Millions drawing approaches, the excitement continues to build, with the jackpot now reaching an estimated $800 million. Whether you’re a regular player or someone trying their luck for the first time, the dream of hitting the jackpot remains a powerful motivator for many.
