Recent Mega Millions Drawing Results
The latest Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday did not produce a grand prize winner. However, one “Big Money” winning ticket was sold in New York. This ticket matched four out of five numbers and had the Mega Ball, earning a third-place prize of $10,000. The winning numbers for Tuesday’s drawing were 12, 18, 48, 57, and 62, with a Mega Ball of 04. Since no one claimed the grand prize, the upcoming Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot has now increased to $522 million.
Powerball Winners and Numbers
In Monday’s Powerball drawing, a second-place winning ticket was sold in New York State. The ticket matched all five numbers but missed the Powerball number, winning a $1 million prize. The winning ticket was sold at Liquorium in Saint James, New York. The winning numbers for Monday’s Powerball drawing were 9, 30, 39, 49, and 59, with the Powerball number of 21. The odds of winning the second-place prize are approximately 1 in 11,688,053.52. With no grand prize winner, the jackpot for Wednesday’s Powerball drawing has now risen to $143 million.
Recent Big Wins in New York
New York has seen several significant lottery wins recently. A $19.2 million winning LOTTO jackpot ticket was sold in Schenectady. The winning numbers for this drawing were 6, 20, 38, 48, 52, and 54, with a bonus number of 46. The ticket was sold to a New York Lottery subscriber. Players must match six numbers drawn from a field of one to fifty-nine to win the jackpot, and prizes can be claimed up to one year from the drawing date.
Top Lottery Jackpots Won by New York Residents
New York residents have a history of winning big in the lottery. Some of the top jackpots include:
– **$202 Million:** Won by a group playing under an LLC named “1937 Flatbush Ave Dodgers LLC” on June 1st, 2011 (Powerball).
– **$208 Million:** Claimed by Daniel Bruckner in December of 2011 (Mega Millions).
– **$319 Million:** Seven co-workers from Albany pooled their money and won the Mega Millions in March of 2011.
– **$326 Million:** Harold Diamond held the record for the largest lottery jackpot in New York for seven years after winning the Mega Millions in November of 2014.
– **$432 Million:** A winning Mega Millions ticket was sold in September of 2021; the NY Lottery does not know who owns this ticket.
– **$476 Million:** Johnnie Taylor took home this amount from the Mega Millions drawing in April of 2023, making it the largest jackpot ever won by a New York resident.
Responsible Play Reminder
The New York Lottery encourages players to play responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available through the toll-free confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (467369).
Additional Information
For those interested in increasing their chances of winning, the New York Lottery provides information on the luckiest places to buy lottery tickets and the most commonly drawn numbers for both Mega Millions and Powerball. For example, the most commonly drawn white Powerball numbers over the past eight years include 61, 32, 63, 21, 36, 23, 69, 37, 62, and 39. The most commonly drawn red Powerball numbers are 18, 24, 4, 14, 26, 5, 25, and 3.
Upcoming Jackpots
With no grand prize winners in the recent drawings, the upcoming jackpots are substantial. Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot is up to $522 million, while Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot stands at $143 million. These large jackpots offer a significant opportunity for players to win big.
Conclusion
New York continues to be a hotspot for lottery winners, with several recent big wins and substantial upcoming jackpots. Whether you’re playing Mega Millions, Powerball, or other lottery games, remember to play responsibly and keep an eye on the winning numbers. Good luck to all the players in the upcoming drawings!
