Latest Mega Millions Jackpot Winner and Drawn Numbers Revealed
Entertain Your Weekend with Mega Millions' Jackpot Drawing on May 2nd
Get ready to take a shot at wealth! Here's the winning combination for this Friday's Mega Millions drawing, one of the major US lotteries offering life-changing prizes.
While you're at it, you might find the following news pieces intriguing:- Coin Toss: Dollar Exchange Rates in the Dominican Republic Today- Trading Sessions: Paraguay, May 2nd USD to PYG exchange rate
Claim Your Winnings WiselyNote that the timeframe to claim your Mega Millions prize depends on the jurisdiction, state laws, and regulations. Jurisdictions may offer anywhere from 90 days to a year for prize claims. For more precise information, consult the lottery in the entity where your ticket was purchased.
Mega Millions: Open to AllWorry not if you're not a US resident – all participants need is to be of legal age in the jurisdiction where the ticket is purchased.
Currency Conversion: Today's Rates- USD-MXN Exchange Rate: Mexico's Dollars Today, May 2nd
The Mega Millions Winning ComboDraw Date: May 2ndWinning Combination: 14 37 40 41 68 2Multiplier: -1
2 Drawings a WeekMega Millions hosts two weekly drawings, on Tuesdays and Fridays, offering multiple million-dollar prizes.
Playing Mega Millions1. Select six numbers: five from 1-70, no repeats, and one from 1-25.2. Let Mega Millions pick the numbers for you, if you're unsure.
Win all six numbers to secure the Mega Millions jackpot or enjoy rewards starting from the first draw. More matches equal bigger prizes.
Prize Categories and Payouts- Two dollars: Matching one number- Thousands to several million dollars: Matching multiple numbers
Each Mega Millions play costs two dollars. Recover your investment with at least one matching number.
Two Jackpot Collection Options- Cash: A single, lump-sum payment of the total amount- Annuity: Annual payments over 29 years, with each payment growing by 5% over the prior year
Mega Millions: A Historical PerspectiveStarted in 1996 under the name "The Big Game," Mega Millions transformed in 2002 and expanded to a multi-state organization in 2010, consisting of all 45 US states, DC, and the US Virgin Islands.
World Records and Milestones- 2012: $656 million jackpot, split among three winners- 2016: $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot, surpassing the Mega Millions record- 2022: $2.40 billion Powerball jackpot, breaking the 2016 record- 2023: $1.602 billion, the largest Mega Millions jackpot ever awarded to a Florida resident- 2023: $1.348 billion, another massive Mega Millions jackpot won by a lucky Maine resident- 2024: $1.28 billion, the most recent Mega Millions jackpot, claimed by a New Jersey resident
Stay Informed and Keep Playing!
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- On Fridays, like the Mega Millions draw, you can indulge in casino-and-gambling activities at your local casino or even try your luck online, playing casino games like poker or slots.
- Interestingly, the weather forecast for that evening could influence your decision about staying indoors to watch the Mega Millions draw or venturing out to the casino.
- As for foreign lotteries, the Dominican Republic and Paraguay have their own lotteries, with the exchange rates for PYG and MXN on May 2nd being accessible online.
- If luck hasn't smiled on you with the Mega Millions draw, you still have another chance to test it during the following Tuesday's lottery draw.
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