Mega Millions will offer the biggest Halloween jackpot in history
The October 31 Mega Millions drawing will have the highest prize ever offered on Halloween: here's how much money will be up for grabs that day
This Halloween could bring a truly monumental "treat" for some lucky winner. Mega Millions will offer the biggest jackpot for this spooky holiday in history, with a prize pool of $754 million. After no winners were registered in the drawing on Tuesday, October 28, the jackpot of the famous multi-state game reached a record amount, keeping millions of players dreaming of changing their lives. The special Halloween drawing will take place on Friday, October 31 at 11 pm ET. If someone matches all six winning numbers, they can choose between receiving the total amount in annual payments or a single cash payment of $352.8 million. In either case, it would be the highest prize ever awarded by Mega Millions on this iconic date. During the drawing on Tuesday, October 28, the winning numbers were 2, 19, 33, 53, 61, and the Mega Ball 14. No one matched the complete combination or the "Match 5" prizes, so the jackpot continued to grow. The focus now is on whether the next winner will appear on Halloween night, a date that could go down in the game's history. Playing Mega Millions is easy. Each ticket costs $5 per play, and there are nine different ways to win, with prizes ranging from $10 to the grand jackpot. Players must choose six numbers: five white balls between 1 and 70, and one gold Mega Ball from 1 to 24. Those who prefer to leave it to chance can request a "Quick Pick" or "Easy Pick," where the system selects the numbers randomly. A recent addition to the game is that tickets now include an automatic multiplier, which can increase non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five, or even ten times. Previously, players had to pay an additional dollar to activate this option, known as the "Megaplier." Tickets can be purchased at convenience stores, gas stations, and supermarkets nationwide. Official ticket outlets are also available at some airports. Additionally, thanks to technology, many participants choose to purchase their tickets digitally.
As Halloween approaches, excitement is building among Mega Millions fans. It's not just a chance to win millions, but also to be part of a historic event on this day full of superstitions and surprises.