$480M up for grabs during Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot drawing

One-time, lump-sum payment is $276 million

Oakland County lottery club claims $1B Mega Millions jackpot

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Mega Millions jackpot has rolled 25 times since the April 19, 2022 drawing, resulting in an estimated $480 million jackpot for the July 15 drawing.

Florida players have the chance to become the state’s third Mega Millions jackpot winner by purchasing a $2 ticket.

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Jackpot prize winners have the option to receive their winnings in 30 annual installments or as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $276 million.

Players win by matching the five white ball numbers (1-70) and the Mega Ball number (1-25). Players can win lower-tier prizes ranging from $2 to $5 million by matching any of the non-jackpot-winning combinations.

The overall odds of winning a prize in the game are approximately one-in-24.  

This series of Mega Millions jackpot rollovers has generated more than $23.3 million for education in Florida, according to a release.

Jackpot prizes must be claimed within 60 days of the winning jackpot draw to receive the cash option. Winners have 180 days from the applicable drawing to claim their prize.