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Updated · Lansing State Journal · Jul 1Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to $542 Million After 0 Winners in June 30 Drawing
3 articles · Updated · Lansing State Journal · Jul 1Summary
- $542 million is the estimated prize for Friday's Mega Millions drawing after no ticket matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball on June 30.
- The winning numbers Tuesday were 26, 41, 50, 53 and 62, with Mega Ball 12; the prior jackpot had stood at $511 million, or $231 million in cash.
- Friday's drawing is set for 11 p.m., with Mega Millions sold in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- The game costs $5 per play, and the jackpot odds remain 1 in 290,472,336 as the prize becomes this year's largest lottery pot so far.
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