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Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to $680 Million After No Winner on Tuesday

Players now face slightly better prize odds under rule changes that have boosted non-jackpot payouts.

Overview

  • Tuesday's winning numbers were 02-18-27-34-59 with Mega Ball 18.
  • No ticket matched all six numbers, raising the next drawing's estimated jackpot to about $680 million with a $318.2 million cash option.
  • At this size, the prize would rank at least ninth-largest in Mega Millions history, up from 10th at the earlier $650 million estimate.
  • The April overhaul set tickets at $5, reduced Mega Ball choices to 24, and replaced the Megaplier with a built-in random 2x–10x multiplier for non-jackpot prizes.
  • Officials report $344.4 million in non-jackpot payouts through early October, including $134 million to Mega Ball–only winners, with jackpot odds now about 1 in 290.4 million.