Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $441 million after no winners in Friday, April 7 drawing

Jennifer Sangalang, Treasure Coast Newspapers

April 10, 2023 at 9:26 AM·6 min read

Will you become a mega millionaire?

In a matter of weeks, the Mega Millions jackpot has grown from $200 million to more than $400 million. And after no winning tickets was drawn in Tuesday night's drawing, the jackpot has grown yet again.

Estimated jackpot for Tuesday's drawing is $441 million, with a cash option of $238.8 million.

Tickets start at $2 apiece.

Winning numbers For Friday, April 7: 12-32-49-51-66, and the Mega Ball was 21. Megaplier was 2X. Check back to see if there was a winner ... or another rollover (and a larger jackpot!).

For those wondering, Mega Millions numbers for Tuesday, April 4: 1-37-45-62-64 and the Mega Ball was 4. Megaplier was 3x.

Here's a snapshot of recent drawings and how much the jackpot has climbed (in so short a time):

Friday, March 10: $203 million
Tuesday, March 14: $229 million
Friday, March 17: $254 million
Tuesday, March 21: $272 million
Friday, March 24: $302 million
Tuesday, March 28: $322 million
Friday, March 31: $355 million
Tuesday, April 4, $385 million
Friday, April 7, $414 million

What we know about big winners: Lotto jackpots have surpassed $1 billion six times.

What were the numbers? This combination of 6 numbers won $185.3 million on Valentine's Day 2022

The drawing hasn’t seen a multimillion-dollar winner since Feb. 3, and ticket sales have increased with the rising jackpot.

Mega Millions drawings are held at 11 p.m. EST Tuesdays and Fridays.

Below are some frequently asked questions about Mega Millions, Powerball and lottery odds.

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How much was the Mega Millions lottery jackpot for April 7?

$414 million with a cash option of $224.2 million

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How long has Mega Millions rolled over?

This Mega Millions jackpot has rolled over since Feb. 3. Before that, one ticket purchased in Massachusetts in the Jan. 31 drawing claimed $31 million. Interestingly, the jackpot has rolled over three holidays − Valentine's Day, which, let's be honest, would have made an amazing Valentine's Day gift for your sweetie, family member or your pal (more on Valentine's Day below); St. Patrick's Day, the luckiest of all holidays; and April Fool's Day (we're not going to go there).

What are the odds of winning Mega Millions?

According to the Mega Millions website, you have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance to match all five white balls plus the gold Mega Ball. Prizes range from $2 (for matching the Mega Ball) to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.

What are the odds of winning Powerball?

Powerball drawings are held at 11 p.m. EST Monday, Wednesday and Saturdays. According to Powerball.com, players have a 1 in 292.2 million chance to match all six numbers. Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.

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Can Florida lottery winners remain anonymous?

According to Florida Lottery's website, winners cannot remain anonymous: "Florida law mandates that the Florida Lottery provide records containing information such as the winner's name, city of residence; game won, date won, and amount won to any third party who requests the information."

However, the site states, since May 25, 2022, the "names of lottery winners claiming prizes of $250,000 or greater will be temporarily exempt from public disclosure for 90 days from the date the prize is claimed, unless otherwise waived by the winner."

Lottery experts and lawyers have said there are ways to remain anonymous if you win.

What is the largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history?

The largest lottery prize ever climbed to $2.04 billion in November. The jackpot was an estimated $1.9 billion days before the drawing, but lottery ticket sales helped it grow to more than $2 billion after updated calculations. A single ticket purchased in California won the grand prize, and the winner was revealed on Valentine's Day − Feb. 14, 2023.

When did lotto jackpots hit $1 billion or more?

As of April 7, 2023, there have been six lottery jackpots that have surpassed $1 billion. Half of the prizes were won (but not necessarily claimed) in January.

6. $1.05 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 22, 2021: A single ticket won in Michigan.
5. $1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022: A single ticket won in Illinois.
5. $1.35 billion, Jan. 13, 2023: A single ticket was purchased in Maine.
3. $1.537 billion, Mega Millions, Oct. 23, 2018: A single ticket won in South Carolina.
2. $1.586 billion, Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016: Three tickets won from California, Florida, Tennessee.
1. $2.04 billion, Powerball, Nov. 7, 2022: A single ticket won in California.

What are the Top 10 largest Mega Millions jackpots ever?

According to its website, here are the Top 10 Mega Millions jackpots as of April 7, 2023:

10. $522 million — June 7, 2019; California
9. $533 million — March 30, 2018; New Jersey
8. $536 million — July 8, 2016; Indiana
7. $543 million — July 24, 2018; California
6. $648 million — Dec. 17, 2013; California and Georgia
5. $656 million — March 30, 2012; Illinois, Kansas and Maryland
4. $1.05 billion — Jan. 22, 2021; Michigan
3. $1.337 billion — July 29, 2022; Illinois
2. $1.35 billion — Jan. 13, 2023; Maine
1. $1.537 billion — Oct. 23, 2018; South Carolina

What are the Top 10 largest Powerball jackpots ever?

Here are the Top 10 Powerball jackpots as of April 7, 2023:

10. $590.5 million — May 18, 2013; Florida
9. $632.6 million — Jan. 5, 2022; California and Wisconsin
8. $687.8 million — Oct. 27, 2018; Iowa and New York
7. $699.8 million — Oct. 4, 2021; California
6. $731.1 million — Jan. 20, 2021; Maryland
5. $754.6 million — Feb. 6, 2023; Washington
4. $758.7 million — Aug. 23, 2017; Massachusetts
3. $768.4 million — March 27, 2019; Wisconsin
2. $1.586 billion — Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida and Tennessee
1. $2.04 billion — Nov. 7, 2022; California

What are the Top 10 largest lottery jackpots ever?

The following Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots made the Top 10 biggest lottery jackpots in U.S. history, as of April 7, 2023.

10. $731.1 million Powerball drawing — Jan. 20, 2021; Maryland
9. $754.6 million Powerball drawing — Feb. 6, 2023; Washington
8. $758.7 million Powerball drawing — Aug. 23, 2017; Massachusetts
7. $768.4 million Powerball drawing — March 27, 2019; Wisconsin
6. $1.05 billion Mega Millions drawing — Jan. 22, 2021; Michigan
5. $1.337 billion Mega Millions drawing — July 29, 2022; Illinois
4. $1.35 billion Mega Millions drawing — Jan. 13, 2023; Maine
3. $1.537 billion Mega Millions drawing — Oct. 23, 2018; South Carolina
2. $1.586 billion Powerball drawing — Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida and Tennessee
1. $2.04 billion Powerball drawing — Nov. 7, 2022; California

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This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Mega Millions drawing: Winning numbers for Friday, April 7, 2023

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