STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. \u2014 The Mega Millions\u2019 jackpot is inching upwards as the holidays draw closer. <\/p>\n
Sitting at a comfortable $80 million \u2014 or $36.2 million, if you take the cash option \u2014 the next Mega Millions winner could pull a lucky ticket in time for Tuesday\u2019s drawing. <\/p>\n
No one scored the second- or third-place prizes in the game\u2019s last drawing from Friday night, either. <\/p>\n
Winning numbers for the Mega Millions game are drawn from a field of one to 70. The Mega Ball number is drawn from a separate field of one to 25. In order to win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls in any order and the gold Mega Ball number.<\/p>\n
Mega Millions tickets can be purchased at any New York Lottery retailer for $5, seven days a week. The deadline for purchasing a ticket is 10 p.m. on draw nights.<\/p>\n
Drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday, and the New York Lottery urges players to buy tickets early to avoid last-minute lines.<\/p>\n
Players can securely check their tickets on the New York Lottery app.<\/p>\n
Order official Mega Millions tickets online and get a free ticket with your first deposit. Click here<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n The New York Lottery continues to be North America\u2019s largest and most profitable Lottery, contributing $1 billion in fiscal year 2022-23 to help support education in New York State.<\/p>\n New Yorkers struggling with a gambling addiction, or who know someone who is, can find help by calling the State\u2019s toll-free, confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (467369).<\/p>\n