Title: Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $1.35 Billion, Becomes Second-Highest in History
Subtitle: Here are the winning numbers you should consider
The United States‘ popular lottery and raffle option, Mega Millions, is set to reach new heights as its jackpot exceeds $1.35 billion. The staggering amount is the accumulation after rolling over several months, making it the second-highest jackpot in the history of this draw. The drawing for this incredible sum is scheduled for August 4.
To have a shot at this massive prize, players must select six numbers – five white balls ranging from 1 to 70, and one golden Mega Ball from 1 to 25. The person who matches all the numbers secures the jackpot. In the event of multiple winners, the jackpot is divided among them.
If you are wondering which numbers have appeared most frequently in Mega Millions draws, according to statistics from the Lotto Numbers portal, the top five most repeated white ball numbers are 31, 17, 46, 20, and 10. As for the golden Mega Ball, the numbers that have occurred most frequently are 9, 15, 3, 10, and 1.
Data from 2017 onwards reveals that the long-term most repeated white ball numbers are 10, 14, 3, 17, and 46. Similarly, the most repeated golden Mega Ball numbers during the same period are 22, 11, 9, 18, and 25.
On the other hand, the least likely white ball numbers drawn since the inception of Mega Millions in 1996 are 72, 71, 75, 74, and 73, while the least likely golden Mega Ball numbers are 8, 7, 16, 6, and 23.
Participating in the Mega Millions drawing is possible in 45 states across the United States, including the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands. Unfortunately, the states of Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah do not offer this lottery.
For those interested, the Mega Millions drawing takes place every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 pm ET, and the cost of a ticket is $2.
Considering the colossal jackpot and the historical frequency of certain numbers, players may want to take note of these trends while making their selections. Good luck!