The Mega Millions jackpot surged to $754 million for the Halloween drawing on Friday, October 31. Players across the country hurried to check their tickets as excitement built with the prize nearing the billion-dollar mark.
This $754 million prize ranked as the ninth-largest Mega Millions jackpot ever. After no one matched all five numbers and the Mega Ball during the October 28 draw worth $714 million, the jackpot increased rapidly. The cash option for the Halloween drawing stood at $352.8 million.
The winning numbers drawn for Halloween night were 2, 24, 52, 66, and 68, with the Mega Ball being 9. As no ticket matched them all, the grand prize rolled over once again.
Following the rollover, the Mega Millions top prize rose to $800 million for the upcoming Tuesday drawing, with a cash value of $371.7 million. Each ticket costs $5, offering players a chance at a monumental winning streak.
“It could happen to you.”
This long-used slogan in the lottery world resonates especially during big jackpot seasons like Halloween weekend.
Author’s Summary: The Mega Millions jackpot swelled to $754 million for Halloween, thrilling players nationwide and setting up another chance at the rising $800 million prize.