No one matched all six numbers in Friday’s Mega Millions drawing, pushing the jackpot to a staggering $740 million for Tuesday’s drawing.
This makes it the eighth-largest jackpot in the lottery’s history.
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The winning numbers for Friday’s drawing were: 36, 43, 52, 58, 65, and the Mega Ball 16. While no one claimed the top prize, over 1.2 million tickets won smaller prizes.
The next drawing on Tuesday, December 17th, offers a potential windfall for a lucky winner. The cash option for the jackpot is a substantial $317.8 million.
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