Winning numbers for Mega Millions drawing on January 23; jackpot climbs to $262 million

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The Mega Millions jackpot is on the rise, reaching an enticing $262 million for the upcoming Tuesday drawing after no lucky winner claimed the top prize in the previous Friday draw.

The eagerly awaited numbers were drawn just past 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, and we’ve got the results for you below.

Should an individual secure the Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday and opt for the cash option, they stand to take home approximately $123.5 million after taxes, as confirmed by the lottery authorities.

Here’s a breakdown of the winning numbers for Tuesday, January 23:

Mega Millions Winning Numbers (01/23/24):

  • White Balls: 21, 28, 58, 69, 70
  • Mega Ball: 20
  • Megaplier: 2X

Winning lottery numbers are brought to you by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY network.

For those curious about whether anyone clinched the Mega Millions jackpot, the answer lies in checking back on Wednesday, January 24, to discover the fortunate winners. The complete list of Mega Millions winners can also be accessed on the lottery’s official website.

Here’s a brief guide on how to play the Mega Millions:

Selecting Numbers: When purchasing a Mega Millions ticket, players can choose six numbers. The first five are selected from the range of 1 to 70 for the white balls, while the last number is chosen from 1 to 25 for the coveted golden Mega Ball. Players unsure about picking their numbers can opt for Easy Pick or Quick Pick, generating random numbers for their ticket.

Megaplier Option: In certain states, players can choose to add a Megaplier for an extra dollar. This decision has the potential to increase non-jackpot winnings by a factor of two, three, four, or even five times.

Here are some noteworthy lottery success stories:

  • A Maryland woman joyously celebrated her $953,000 jackpot win.
  • A Massachusetts man plans to purchase a safe car for his daughter and grandchild with his $1 million lottery win.
  • A Virginia woman returned from vacation only to discover she had won $1 million in a lottery raffle.

Wondering where you can purchase lottery tickets? They are available in person at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals. Additionally, online purchases can be made through Jackpocket, in specific U.S. states and territories.

Supported regions for online ticket orders include 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 streamlines the process, allowing users to select their lottery game and numbers, place their order, view their ticket, and collect winnings, all via their phone or home computer.

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