The Mega Millions lottery went unclaimed again this week, meaning that the jackpot total is even higher than before. The prize amount has topped the $300 million mark, making this Tuesday’s drawing the highest for any MM's game in all of 2014.
The new grand prize total for this week’s Mega Millions lotto drawing is $309 million, with an estimated cash value of $169 mil.
The official Mega Millions website is reporting on the new total, writing:
“The ninth largest jackpot in Mega Millions history will be up for grabs on Tuesday, March 11, as no ticket matched all six numbers in Friday night’s drawing. The estimated jackpot is now $309 million ($169 million cash option). The jackpot has been rolling since it was last won in Tennessee on January 3.
"In the March 7 drawing, three tickets matched the first five numbers (11, 13, 51, 57, 69) but fell short of including the Mega Ball of 1. Those tickets, worth $1 million each, were sold in Massachusetts, New York and Texas. A total of 93 Match 5 prizes have been won since the game’s matrix changed last October. Four of those included the optional Megaplier, producing two enhanced prizes of $5 million and one each at $4 million and $3 million.”
With totals this high, it is important to remember to play responsibly, as the website also warns:
“Although most people can play Mega Millions and other lottery games without ill effects, there are some people for whom gambling of any sort can be addictive and very damaging. Like other addictions, gambling addiction is a treatable disease. 12-step programs have proven to be particularly helpful.
All of the Mega Millions member lotteries support and encourage the work of groups like Gamblers Anonymous and the National Council on Problem Gambling to combat gambling addiction and encourage responsible play.”
As always, keep hoping and stop working. --Brick Dozer
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