Winning Numbers Drawn in Friday’s Mega Millions; Jackpot Estimated at $381 Million

The winning numbers in Friday evening’s Mega Millions drawing were 17, 18, 21, 42 and 64, with Mega Ball 7, officials said. The jackpot for the drawing had been estimated at about $381 million.

Players who matched all six numbers would claim the advertised jackpot; smaller prizes are awarded for matching fewer numbers. Mega Millions is a multi-state lottery game, and large jackpots typically generate heightened ticket sales across participating jurisdictions.

Jackpot winners generally have the option of taking an annuity paid over multiple years or a one-time lump-sum cash payment; prizes are subject to federal taxes and, in most cases, state and local taxes. The specific cash option and after-tax amounts vary depending on the winner’s state of residence and choices about prize payment.

Mega Millions drawings have long been a driver of short-term spikes in retail lottery revenues and fuel related spending on tickets as jackpots grow. State lotteries use revenue from ticket sales for a variety of purposes that differ by state, including education, public services and administrative costs.

The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are long, and lottery officials and consumer advocates routinely advise players to treat lottery purchases as entertainment rather than an investment strategy. For the most current results and information about claiming prizes, ticket holders may consult the official Mega Millions website or their state lottery office.

This drawing’s numbers were released by lottery officials following the standard evening drawing procedures. Retailers and lottery authorities will process and verify any winning tickets according to state rules prior to payment.

For complete, up-to-the-minute results and details on prize claims, consult official state lottery resources or the Mega Millions website.