If you didn’t win Mega Millions on Friday, you’ve got plenty of company — and another shot at a much bigger prize.
No tickets matched all six numbers in the latest multi-state Mega Millions drawing, sending the estimated jackpot climbing to $366 million for Tuesday’s drawing, according to the Mega Millions Consortium.
One lucky ticket did come close. A Minnesota player matched five numbers but missed the Mega Ball, scoring a $3 million prize.
Friday’s winning numbers were 13, 21, 25, 52, and 62, with the Mega Ball number 19. The estimated jackpot going into the drawing was $346 million.
The near miss keeps the streak alive — this was the 19th drawing since the last time someone hit all six numbers and walked away with the top prize.
Of course, the odds remain steep. The chance of matching all five numbers plus the Mega Ball is 1 in 290,472,336. The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 23.
Mega Millions is played in 45 states, along with the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Tuesday’s drawing now offers another chance for lightning to strike — or at least for players to dream a little bigger.
–City News contributed to this report
