HYANNIS – UPDATE: 1:02 p.m. on 7/19/22: According to an official with the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission, Tuesday’s Mega Millions jackpot has been increased to $555 million, with a $316.9 million cash option.
The original story, published at 5 a.m. on July 19, can be found below:
——
The nationwide Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday, July 19, is estimated to be $530 million.
The jackpot hasn’t been hit since April 15. It’s set to be the biggest draw since January 2021, when a lucky winner in Michigan had the numbers for the $1.05 billion prize.
The Megabucks Doubler jackpot draw, scheduled for Wednesday, July 20, is slated to have a roughly $13.7 million jackpot. It will be the second-largest payout for that game since it began back in 2009.
The cash payouts for the Mega Millions and Megabucks Doubler prizes are estimated to be $304.7 million and $10.34 million, respectively.
Tickets for the Mega Millions game will be available for $2 up until 10:45 p.m. on Tuesday at participating locations. Megabucks Doubler tickets can be bought until 9 p.m. on Tuesday for $1.
About Brendan Fitzpatrick
