$425 MILLION: Mega Millions jackpot raised on huge sales

Comment #98

helpmewin — Sun, 15 Dec 2013 20:58:21 GMT

Comment #97

LottoMetro — Sun, 15 Dec 2013 00:39:28 GMT

I finally bought one ticket. Figure they will raise the jackpot before the draw and based on sales projections there is a good chance of a winner.

If it rolls again maybe I buy two

Comment #96

One-Day — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 13:55:44 GMT

Judging by the craziness around town, the jackpot will reach $800 million before the next drawing. People are spending big money on this. Personally I think this jackpot will reach $1.5 billion before it's won.

Comment #95

helpmewin — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 13:08:25 GMT

Comment #94

helpmewin — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 13:07:19 GMT

the numbers look like a pattern

Comment #93

Tatototman65 — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 12:26:23 GMT

I see that '3' didn't show up.

Comment #92

Toronto — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 06:25:17 GMT

I think it will easily pass their conservative estimate on sales. Not a lot to go by since the 1st Mega that got this high and similarly Powerball's 1st go at it were unprecedented. People did spend less with each subsequent $500+ million jackpot, but it's been awhile since people had the fever and it's also the holidays

Comment #91

Deeyar948 — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 06:13:36 GMT

the cash value is shockingly low, Difference between cash value and annuity is 260 Million thats a big difference.

Comment #90

joshuacloak — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 06:12:18 GMT

people plz remb 550 is what they said

it be little bit higher then that

the great powerball jackpot run in may of this year was marketed at 1 time as The Powerball jackpot has soared to $550 million

it then got upgraded to 600m marketed, the final total was 590m thro come draw

so i think it will go higher then 550m, not sure if it be way over 600m, we have to wait and see

thanks to cross selling in all states, we have created new class of monster jackpots, godzilla jackpots

Comment #89

Toronto — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 06:11:29 GMT

$167.87M in sales

Comment #88

BBLL — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 06:07:55 GMT

Very true

Comment #87

LottoMetro — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 06:06:50 GMT

As of today they are projecting sales of about 206 million for Tuesday's drawing.

Comment #86

tg636 — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 06:01:34 GMT

With the odds change, my feeling toward Mega Millions has changed. It is interesting to see it go up and up, but it is no longer fun to play - winning seems completely hopeless now. I've had a MA season ticket for 10 years but I am dropping it when it expires next month. When I consider that literally every person in the US over 18 would have to buy a ticket to cover enough possible numbers to produce 1 winner, I can see they will get their dream billion dollar jackpot soon enough. Yes I may buy... [ More ]

Comment #85

RedStang — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 05:58:44 GMT

Might have to get tics in Connecticut. Third second place in a row.

Comment #84

Nikkicute — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 05:57:47 GMT

ok NOW it's offical, no winner!!! $550 million

whoa! that's a big jump! from $425 to $550

Comment #83

keepitreal — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 05:56:11 GMT

On usamega.com it said 550 millions for Mega Millions.

Comment #82

Toronto — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 05:55:52 GMT

USAMEGA updated

Comment #81

BBLL — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 05:54:59 GMT

I'm with you

Comment #80

Toronto — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 05:52:04 GMT

Just because you guessed that no one won doesn't mean, Nobody won. It's now at 550 millions. is not misleading at the time of your posting.

Comment #79

Nikkicute — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 05:51:43 GMT

I'd rather wait for offical news, to see if there was a winner or not.

Comment #78

LottoMetro — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 05:50:33 GMT

Also posted to their official Facebook page with 50 shares and counting.....must be legit?

Edit: Per MM website, it's official.

Comment #77

Guest — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 05:48:04 GMT

Keep eye on twitter? Texaslottery twitter official site. No one win?

I am make sure it's legit. It match their twitter account.

Comment #76

BBLL — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 05:47:56 GMT

I don't believe them lol

Comment #75

keepitreal — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 05:46:19 GMT

I told you guys that no one won Mega Millions. I was right. Just have to wait like 10 more mins till it on Mega Millions website.

Comment #74

Toronto — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 05:45:14 GMT

See above lol

Comment #73

BBLL — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 05:43:56 GMT

Where

Comment #72

joshuacloak — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 05:43:28 GMT

https://twitter.com/TexasLottery

if they the texas lottery just trolling us am gonna rofl

if not a troll by them, sound the nuclear alarm

we going into lottery fever meltdown

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHLERpO4HuI

Comment #71

Toronto — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 05:41:29 GMT

Thanks for that, No jackpot winner for tonight's Mega Millions drawing. Jackpot for Tuesday is $550 million! #megamillions

Comment #70

Guest — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 05:40:19 GMT

No one win. Mega million tonight.

Lottery texas lottery twitter account said

No jackpot winner for tonight's Mega Millions drawing. Jackpot for Tuesday is $550 million

Comment #69

zirabamuzaale — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 05:26:16 GMT

I hit the golden no. 12...tis the 5th time I am winning in this new matrix

Comment #68

zirabamuzaale — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 05:23:50 GMT

I wasn't even aware that it had grown to $425m. My work schedule has outdated me on this game

Comment #67

Nikkicute — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 05:10:23 GMT

The numbers always look too funny for someone to hit! It's the lotto, duh!!! lol

Comment #66

Toronto — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 05:08:24 GMT

This seems infallible

Comment #65

keepitreal — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 05:07:32 GMT

The number look to funny for someone to hit jackpot. I was guessing no one hit jackpot.

Comment #64

Nikkicute — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 04:58:25 GMT

huh Where did you get that information from so quickly?

I don't even see that on the MegaUSA site.

Comment #63

keepitreal — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 04:55:10 GMT

Nobody won. It's now at 550 millions.

Comment #62

weshar75 — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 04:36:45 GMT

I would like another crack at this jackpot before some one wins. But you never know until the chicks are counted.-weshar75

Comment #61

One-Day — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 04:22:32 GMT

I knew 12 was gonna come out as the Megaball. I got it. Two tickets. Bought 3. Lost a buck.

Here goes: :-)

19 = Earthworm, Flag, Farmer, Troop, Large Table, Armor, Large Rat

24 = Pigeon, Music, Carpenter, Kitchen, Big Fish

26 = Eel, Street, Medical, Bright, Golden Cloud

27 = Wasp, Bell, Big Spoon, Canary, Trunk, Monkey

70 = Telephone, Coconut, Shooting, Barrel, Rainbow, Bullet

12 = Prostitute, Holy Women, Travel, Towels, Comet, Lady, Big Dog

Comment #60

meriwetherman — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 04:10:46 GMT

19 24 26 27 70....................12

good luck America

the winning numbers for 12/13/13

Comment #59

Todd — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 04:02:15 GMT

Starting estimate will be $550 million is nobody hits

Comment #58

golfer1960 — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 03:27:36 GMT

What chu talkin bout Nick? What do you mean it was fun watching the people ? Are you leaving us or something? Don't give up now, it's $425M

Comment #57

dpoly1 — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 02:11:32 GMT

A very nice sum of money for our 1st Mega Millions Jackpot in Pennsylvania since joining in 2010

Comment #56

Artist77 — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 01:55:11 GMT

Some of us like the black cat.

Comment #55

One-Day — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 01:53:02 GMT

Friday the 13th is messing with yar heads. It's all about the cat. Darn black cat

Comment #54

mightwin — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 01:50:32 GMT

I spent a crap load on this run, but I would like to see it roll one more time just to see what happens. ........

Comment #53

FrankBurns — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 01:35:55 GMT

Let It ROLL to ONE BILLION

Comment #52

Artist77 — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 01:03:12 GMT

I can feel the energy from my red envelopes......lol.

Comment #51

RedStang — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 01:01:31 GMT

I thought the Chinese used a red light to keep the bugs away.

Comment #50

DDOH937 — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 00:59:36 GMT

I guess that explains all the red lights in those windows in Amsterdam huh

Comment #49

RedStang — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 00:59:00 GMT

I like watching Johnny fever better then Lotto fever.

Comment #48

ecnirP — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 00:54:37 GMT

I've heard it said a red light at the front door can bring good fortune.

Comment #47

ecnirP — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 00:51:07 GMT

The Quick Pick gods have assigned it to me 9 times for this evening's drawing.

Comment #46

Artist77 — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 00:33:46 GMT

wow! I will keep all my tickets in a red envelope now also.

Comment #45

DDOH937 — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 00:33:33 GMT

Last minute rush is upon us.....just as expected!!!! GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!! Not too much luck though, i'm rooting for you guys catching a few second prize winners for yourselves. Single winner for Dec 27th....ME

Comment #44

mightwin — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 00:32:48 GMT

Mines blue...........dang it

Comment #43

Coin Toss — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 00:32:12 GMT

Artist77,

One casino I worked in had a very large Hawaiin trade.

Christmas and New Year's they all came up to the game with red envelopes filled with money, they had all given each other gifts, mostly $100 billes they called lici (lee-see) money. Supposed to be good luck.

The casino got most of it but they had a good time.

Comment #42

Artist77 — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 00:30:52 GMT

I think so

Comment #41

mightwin — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 00:30:13 GMT

Lol,Doesn't having a red door on your house supposed to bring good luck also

Comment #40

Artist77 — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 00:22:45 GMT

I cut and pasted this from another site. This was news to me. And yes, I did this...lol. Had some red Christmas card envelopes.

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Comment #39

En ReVal — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 00:17:10 GMT

How about $525 mil and next Friday $650mil

Comment #38

KillerDemo — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 00:06:53 GMT

I hope it keeps rolling. I want to see a 1 Billion $ jackpot

Comment #37

Slick Nick — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 23:58:39 GMT

The fever is on here Todd, Lottery Post friends,..... It was fun watching the people,,, comments being made, play them numbers.....

Comment #36

LottoLucy — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 23:57:28 GMT

I wasn't going to...I wasn't going to be one of the herd...but 3 of my quick pick tickets bought at two separate locations have 13 as the money ball as well as the powerball quick pick ticket I bought at a third location. So much for not being a cliche

Comment #35

jjtheprince — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 23:55:38 GMT

Between PB and MM concurrent wins happen a lot for some reason. Powerball was won on Wednesday, so I predict there's a 99.9% chance mega millions will be won tonight.

Comment #34

Simba774 — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 23:50:44 GMT

I bought one ticket. I'm not spending no more than that.

Comment #33

hearsetrax — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 23:37:37 GMT

well the frenzy is official ..... best to all playing this evening

Comment #32

Tatototman65 — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 23:09:09 GMT

With the last three drawings containing a '3' in them, I'd be shocked if yet another '3' showed up. Not to mention that would also make it the 6th drawing in a row to contain an 'odd' MB #. We shall see....

Comment #31

Tatototman65 — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 22:59:22 GMT

Most people say they'll boycott and end up caving in eventually, but that's not me. Whether the jackpot be $15 million or $50 billion, this new game stinks, and I won't support it. I understand the house has to win, but the house doesn't need to win, kick us down, and spit on our faces all at the same time.

Comment #30

LottoMetro — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 22:56:11 GMT

Hmmm...well I have no intention on playing a single dollar for the fifth largest jackpot either. Record-level jackpots are now so frequent that I don't bother wasting it on non-record levels. Now when it gets to the second biggest, that is when I play one dollar

Everyone has their own playing style.

Comment #29

WWWBUKTN — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 22:53:13 GMT

Not that I really care but I don't believe you for a minute. I laugh at these types of posts. You really come on a lottery based website to tell other players you have no intention of playing a single dollar for the fourth largest jackpot. Makes sense.

That said I bought two tickets, my usual numbers and a quickie.

Comment #28

Tatototman65 — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 22:50:18 GMT

I'm still boycotting...

Comment #27

mightwin — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 22:40:45 GMT

I bought 35 picks but,........let's roll

Comment #26

dallascowboyfan — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 22:35:08 GMT

$425 Million Woo Hoo

Comment #25

JoeCanWin — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 22:19:22 GMT

I played my usual 4 tickets (for my regular numbers) and played four more tickets. Best of luck to all of you also.

Comment #24

Viking Orayk — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 22:19:21 GMT

good luck to all

Comment #23

Toronto — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 22:14:47 GMT

Why only the $12 million bump? Why not shooting to $500+ million? I think it's going to just be a bit crazier given the holidays, but not as frenzied as the first couple of times that mega and power touched 400

Comment #22

DDOH937 — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 22:12:39 GMT

Love the brisk sales but no winner tonight. Sure of it. Dec 27th before its won. Watch and see. $1 Billion plus

Comment #21

Jon D — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 22:04:19 GMT

Yeah, there's definitely a buzz in the air.(and in the stores) Haven't seen it like this in a long time.

Perfect timing of falling on a Friday which usually has higher sales, the national news featured it prominently,(local news crazy as usual too) and we're in the holiday season but in the lull between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Nothing to distract from MM/Lotto fever being whipped into a frenzy.

Couldn't help myself and bought another ticket during lunch.

Comment #20

Todd — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 21:56:40 GMT

The New Jersey Lottery just reported that New Jersey is averaging sales of more than $2,400 per minute. The ticket rush began early this morning and steadily increased throughout the day.

Comment #19

JonnyBgood07 — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 21:29:22 GMT

Can't wait to win!!...gonna buy up all the land in detroit and turn buildings into the hydroponic growing capital of the world..muhahaha

j/k

Comment #18

haymaker — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:42:53 GMT

Seems likely to me, but just never know

Comment #17

hearsetrax — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:32:33 GMT

ought to be a most curious Hexmas indeed

singlewinnersinglewinnersinglewinner

Comment #16

BBLL — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:29:48 GMT

If it rolls by next Tuesday it will be 700

Comment #15

gocart1 — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:27:21 GMT

Comment #14

coolgunz — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 19:50:59 GMT

The Mega Millions drawing is tonight, Friday 13th [December 2013]. The references in the article to Saturday should be changed. Powerball draws on Saturday.

Comment #13

ressuccess — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 19:46:09 GMT

I hope the jackpot continues to roll.

Comment #12

Goteki54 — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 19:05:58 GMT

I can imagine how many people are going to play 13 as the gold money ball.

Comment #11

Teddi — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 18:47:45 GMT

Wow. Only 34%? Much lower than I expected it to be by now. Anyone know how many tickets were sold since Tuesday? Unless the majority were waiting to buy their tickets today for Friday the 13th, looks very likely that it will roll again, which will make me happy but I'll finally break down and buy a few tickets tonight...just in case. Even though it would suck if both MM and PB got reset in the same week.

Comment #10

Goteki54 — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 18:42:43 GMT

People who play regulary thought MM was crazy to increase the Matrix to 75 numbers, but it turns out that the Mega Million folks were crazy like a fox. This has worked out perfectly for them, not such much for the players. lol With someone or others hitting the Power Ball last night, Mega Millions has all the attention. This is going to turn into a frenzy if no one hits tonight! I said I would never play MM again until the jackpot went over $400 mil, well I'm off to buy my ticket. Interesting si... [ More ]

Comment #9

Piaceri — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 18:40:03 GMT

I'm in for the win! Wooooo!!!!!!! Let's gooooo!!!!!! Single winner, baby, single winner!!!!

singlewinnersinglewinnersinglewinner

Comment #8

Teddi — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 18:40:01 GMT

LMAO. Good one, Golfer. Nothing like a swooning woman to put it in perspective.

Comment #7

Arrowhead — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 18:29:32 GMT

Well, guess I better run out a buy a line with a '13' on it. None of my previous three QP has one.

Comment #6

SeattleJoe — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 18:01:11 GMT

I just saw that the mega millions lottery director said as of this morning 34% of the combinations have been sold. I would say by the draw about 40% will be sold. 50/50 it's hit tonight.

Comment #5

golfer1960 — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:59:09 GMT

$425M?!!! Oh Lordy

Comment #4

Teddi — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:49:17 GMT

Roll baby roll

Comment #3

DDOH937 — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:48:47 GMT

Daniel Levine, a professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Arlington, said people often make decisions in terms of what's possible rather than what's probable.

They're drawn to the fact that there is a chance that they'll win, and they're not thinking about the numbers, he said. Our decisions don't always fall into a rational model.

Really??? No crap Sherlock!!! Why would anyone pay attention to the numbers (odds)??? People should approach this simply like this.... i'll... [ More ]

Comment #2

BBLL — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:40:09 GMT

I smell money.

Comment #1

pickone4me — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:36:49 GMT

I think I will jump in and get my ticket tonight on this news.

$425 MILLION: Mega Millions jackpot raised on huge sales

Lottery Post — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:32:44 GMT

By Todd Northrop

The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $425 million, prompting a rush of ticket-buying by people betting their luck will hold out when the second-largest drawing on record takes place on Friday the 13th.

Jan Lyons was waiting to buy a $1 Mega Millions lottery ticket Thursday when she decided to up her odds and purchase two.

Because the jackpot is so high, said the 75-year-old retiree from south suburban Markham.

Because no one has won the jackpot in mor... [ More ]