Mega Millions lottery drawing 11/01/24: Winning numbers, jackpot results

The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow after no one matched all six numbers from Tuesday night's lottery drawing.

Grab your tickets and let's see if you're the game's newest millionaire.

Here are the numbers for Friday, November 1's lottery jackpot worth $281 million with a cash option of $131.5 million.

Mega Millions numbers 11/01/24

Friday night's winning numbers were 11, 22, 42, 46, 51 and the Mega Ball was 4. The Megaplier was 2X.

Did anyone win Mega Millions last night, Friday November 1st, 2024?

Results are still pending.

How many Mega Millions winning numbers do you have to match to win a prize?

In Mega Millions you only have to match one number to win a prize. However, that number must be the $2 Mega Ball.

What is the Mega Millions payout if two lottery numbers match?

If two numbers match, you won't win anything in Mega Millions unless one of the numbers is the Mega Ball. A ticket that matches any of the five numbers and the Mega Ball is worth $4. Visit www.megamillions.com for a full list of withdrawal information.

How much is the Mega Millions jackpot?

According to megamillions.com, the Mega Millions jackpot for Friday's drawing continues to grow to an estimated $281 million with a cash option of $131.5 million.

When is the next Mega Millions drawing?

Drawings take place twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays at approximately 10:00 p.m. CT. You can view drawings on YouTube.

How much does a Mega Millions ticket cost?

A Mega Millions ticket costs $2 per game. For an additional $1, players can add the Megaplier to potentially increase their non-jackpot winnings.

How to play Mega Millions in 2024

How to play Mega Millions:

Powerball winning numbers

The winning numbers for Wednesday night's drawing were 13, 22, 29, 43, 58 and the Powerball is 22. The Power Play was 3X.

How much is the Powerball drawing jackpot?

The current Powerball jackpot was reset to an estimated $54 million with a cash option of $25.5 million after a single ticket sold in Georgia matched all six numbers from Wednesday night's drawing.

Mega Millions 2024 draws jackpot lottery winners

Here is the list of Mega Millions jackpot prizes in 2024, according to megamillions.com:

Top 10 Mega Millions Lotto Jackpots

Here are the ten best Mega Millions jackpots of all time, according to megamillions.com:

$1.58 billion – August 8, 2023; Florida.
$1.537 billion – October 23, 2018; South Carolina.
$1.35 billion – January 13, 2023; Maine.
$1.337 billion – July 29, 2022; Illinois.
$1.13 billion – March 26, 2024; New Jersey.
$1.05 billion – January 22, 2021; Michigan.
$800 million – September 10, 2024; Texas.
$656 million – March 30, 2012; Kansas, Illinois, Maryland.
$648 million – December 17, 2013; California, Georgia.
$560 million – June 4, 2024; Illinois

The 10 largest Powerball and Mega Millions lottery jackpots in US history

Here are the country's top ten Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots of all time, according to powerball.com:

$2.04 billion, Powerball – November 7, 2022; California.
$1.765 billion, Powerball — Oct. 11, 2023; California.
$1.586 billion, Powerball – January 13, 2016; California, Florida, Tennessee.
$1.58 billion, Mega millions – August 8, 2023; Florida.
$1.537 billion, Mega millions – Oct 23, 2018; South Carolina.
$1.35 billion, Mega millions – January 13, 2023; Maine.
$1.337 billion, Mega millions — July 29, 2022; Illinois.
$1.33 billion, Powerball – April 6, 2024; Oregon.
$1.13 billion, Mega millions – March 26, 2024; New Jersey.
$1.08 billion, Powerball — July 19, 2023; California.

Chris Sims is a digital content producer for Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.