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Mega Millions winning numbers for May 31 drawing: Jackpot climbs to $522 million

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Mega Millions winning numbers for May 31 drawing: Jackpot climbs to 2 million

The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday’s drawing has climbed to an estimated $522 million after no one claimed Tuesday’s jackpot.

The winning numbers were drawn around 11 p.m. ET on Friday, and we have the results below.

If a lucky player wins the $522 million jackpot on Friday, they can take home a $240.8 million lump-sum payment after taxes.

In March, a player in New Jersey won the first Mega Millions jackpot of the year: a whopping $1.13 billion.

Check below for the winning numbers from the Friday, May 31 Mega Millions drawing.

Woman wins: $1 million scratch-off lottery prize twice, less than 10 weeks apart

Mega Millions winning numbers for 5/31/24

The winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing on Friday May 31 are: 33, 4, 49, 11, 23. Megaball: 23

Megaplier: 4X

Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.

Did anyone win Mega Millions? 

We will display the winners of Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot as soon as the information is available.

To view the list of past winners, visit the Mega Millions website

How to play the Mega Millions

In order to buy a ticket, you’ll have to visit your local convenience store, gas station or grocery store − and in a handful of states, you can purchase tickets online

To play, you will need to pick six numbers. Five numbers will be white balls ranging from 1 to 70. The gold Mega Ball is one number between 1 and 25. 

If you believe the odds are against you, ask for a “Quick Pick” or an “Easy Pick,” and the computer will randomly generate the numbers for you. 

Players can add the “Megaplier” for $1, which can increase non-grand prize winnings by two, three, four or five times. The Megaplier is drawn before the Mega Millions numbers on Tuesday and Friday. 

There are 15 Megapiler balls in all:

  • 2X, five balls
  • 3X, six balls
  • 4X, three balls
  • 5X, one ball

Where can you buy lottery tickets?

Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.

You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.

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