Wed Apr 30 07:50:00 UTC 2025: **Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $70 Million**
**NEW YORK, NY** – The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to $70 million for Tuesday’s drawing, lottery officials announced. The prize swelled after no ticket matched all six numbers in Friday’s drawing. A lucky winner matching all six numbers on Tuesday will have the option of a $31.8 million cash payout.
This year has already seen three Mega Millions winners. Most recently, an Ohio resident claimed a $112 million jackpot on April 18th. Prior to that, a $344 million prize was won in Illinois on March 25th, and another jackpot was claimed on January 17th.
The winning numbers for Tuesday, April 29th, 2025, were 16, 33, 40, 51, and 57, with a Megaball of 10. Lottery officials will announce any winners as soon as possible. Past winning numbers are available on the Mega Millions website.
Tickets can be purchased at various locations including convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores, with online options available in select states through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Players choose five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball from 1 to 24, or opt for a Quick Pick for computer-generated numbers. The Megaplier, which increases non-jackpot prizes, is now automatically included.
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