Numbers drawn for giant $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot

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The drawn numbers on Tuesday night unveiled the details of an enormous Mega Millions jackpot worth an estimated $1.58 billion, making it the third-largest prize in U.S. history. The set of winning numbers included 13, 19, 20, 32, 33, and the yellow ball 14. It typically takes lottery officials a few hours to confirm if there’s a jackpot winner.

Over the past several months, the $1.58 billion jackpot has been progressively growing due to 31 consecutive drawings without anyone winning the top prize. The most recent instance of someone claiming the highest reward was on April 18.

Each drawing that passes without a victor brings the prize closer to the record-breaking $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot won by an individual in California the previous year. The second-largest jackpot was observed in 2016 when the Powerball prize almost mirrored the current amount at $1.586 billion.

Mega Millions jackpot winners are extremely uncommon due to the challenging odds of one in 302.6 million.

If a winner chooses the annuity option, the $1.58 billion payout would be distributed over 30 years. However, most people usually opt for a lump sum, which, for this Tuesday’s jackpot, would amount to an estimated $783.3 million.

It’s important to note that the prize money would be subject to federal taxes, and many states also impose taxes on lottery winnings.

The Mega Millions game is played across 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Mega Millions jackpot