News Release

7/26/2022

Mega Millions® Estimated Jackpot $830 Million for Tonight’s Drawing
$25,000 Instant Games Winner

RI Lottery winner

The Mega Millions® jackpot is now an estimated $830 million for tonight's drawing. If the jackpot is won, and the winner chooses the cash option, the lump sum payment would be $487.9 million. 

The Mega Millions® jackpot has been rolling since it was last hit on April 15, 2022. This remains the third-largest jackpot in Mega Millions® history.

Mega Millions® tickets can also be entered at RILOT.com for a second chance to win Boston baseball tickets. The next Second Chance drawing is tomorrow.

Mega Millions® drawings are on Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 p.m. Tickets are $2, and the Megaplier® option is an additional $1.  The deadline to purchase Mega Millions® tickets is 9:50 p.m. on drawing nights.

Meanwhile, Jonathan Gonzalez of Providence, cashed in a $25,000 "Classic Bingo" Instant Ticket.  He purchased the winning ticket at New Lanes, 451 Hartford Ave., Providence.  He thought he had won just a few hundred but was very surprised to discover he won much more!