Mega Millions Jackpot
Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to $707 Million After No Winner; Drawing Friday
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The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to $707 million after no winning ticket was sold in the July 17 drawing, according to WHIO. The winning numbers were 22, 34, 45, 48, and 55, with Mega Ball 14. No one matched all six numbers — or even all five white balls alone.
The next chance to win is July 21 at 11 p.m. ET. Players who win can take the full $707 million spread over annual payments, or choose a lump-sum cash payout of $307.7 million, according to KIRO7.
July 17 Drawing Produces No Jackpot Winner
Thursday's drawing came and went without a grand prize winner. Action News Jax confirmed that not a single ticket matched all five white balls plus the Mega Ball. Not even a ticket matching just the five white balls — which would win a $1 million prize — was sold that night.
Nine players did come close to the top prize. They matched four of the five white balls plus the Mega Ball. Depending on whether they played the Megaplier option, those tickets were worth between $20,000 and $50,000, according to WPXI.
$707 Million Jackpot — What Winners Actually Take Home
The headline number of $707 million is the annuity value. That means a winner would receive the money in yearly payments over 29 years. Most winners skip that option and take the lump sum instead, which is currently set at $307.7 million, according to Boston 25 News.
Federal taxes alone would cut that cash payout significantly. Most winners also owe state income tax on top of that. The actual amount a winner takes home depends on where they live and how they file their taxes.
How the Jackpot Keeps Growing With Each Missed Drawing
Mega Millions jackpots grow because ticket sales fund the prize pool. When no one wins, the money rolls over to the next drawing. The longer a jackpot goes unclaimed, the faster it builds — bigger prizes attract more players, which adds even more money to the pot, according to WOKV.
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are about 1 in 302 million. That long shot is exactly why jackpots can grow this large before anyone wins.
Next Drawing Set for Monday, July 21
If you want a shot at the $707 million prize, the next drawing is Monday, July 21 at 11 p.m. ET. Tickets cost $2 each. Adding the Megaplier option costs $1 more and can multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to five times, according to WSOC-TV.
Mega Millions tickets are sold in 45 states plus Washington D.C., the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Players must be at least 18 years old in most states to buy a ticket.
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