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Jackpot Soars to $280 Million After No Winner

6/14/2025

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Summary

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The Mega Millions jackpot on June 13, 2025, stands at $264 million, with a cash option of $117.3 million.
The winning numbers drawn were 8, 10, 22, 40, 47, and Mega Ball 1.
No grand prize winner was declared, raising the next jackpot to $280 million.
Tickets are priced at $5, with drawings held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET.
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 290,472,336.

History

Historical Context

Mega Millions, launched on September 6, 1996, as The Big Game, has transformed into a major multi-state lottery, with its name changing in 2002. The record jackpot of $1.586 billion was won in 2016, showcasing its immense popularity. Currently, the $264 million jackpot reflects ongoing public interest, despite odds of winning at 1 in 290,472,336, emphasizing the rarity of such life-changing events.

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Story summary

The Mega Millions jackpot on June 13, 2025, stands at $264 million, with a cash option of $117.3 million.
The winning numbers drawn were 8, 10, 22, 40, 47, and Mega Ball 1.
No grand prize winner was declared, raising the next jackpot to $280 million.
Tickets are priced at $5, with drawings held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET.
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 290,472,336.

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