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Mega Millions winning numbers for 10/18/24: 5 million jackpot
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Mega Millions winning numbers for 10/18/24: $185 million jackpot

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The Mega Millions jackpot continued to grow Friday, reaching an estimated $185 million for the drawing after no one claimed the top prize on Tuesday.

The winning numbers were drawn just after 11pm on Friday and we have the results below.

In March, a lucky Mega Millions player from New Jersey won a whopping $1.1 billion. While that prize has not yet been claimed, the lottery says it is not the first time a jackpot has gone unclaimed.

If someone gets the lucky ticket to Friday night’s $185 million jackpot, he/she can take home a lump sum of $88 million after taxes, according to the lottery.

See below for the winning numbers from the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, October 18.

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Mega Millions winning numbers for 10/18/24

The winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, October 18 are: 4, 9, 26, 39, 58 Megaplier: 23

Megaplier: 4X

Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery carrier of the USA TODAY Network.

Has anyone won Mega Millions?

Keep those cards handy. Once the Mega Millions announces the results, all winners will be posted here.

Visit the Mega Millions website to view the list of past winners.

How do you play the Mega Millions?

To purchase a ticket, you’ll need to go to your local convenience store, gas station, or grocery store – and in a handful of states you can purchase tickets online.

To play you must choose six numbers. Five numbers are white balls ranging from 1 to 70. The gold Mega Ball is one number between 1 and 25.

If you think the odds are against you, ask for a “Quick Pick” or an “Easy Pick.” The computer will randomly generate the numbers for you.

Players can add the “Megaplier” for $1, which can increase non-top prize winnings by two, three, four or five times. The Megaplier is drawn on Tuesdays and Fridays before the Mega Millions numbers.

There are 15 Megapiler balls in total:

  • 2Xfive balls
  • 3Xsix balls
  • 4Xthree balls
  • 5Xone ball

Where can you buy lottery tickets?

Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and supermarkets. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.

You can also order lottery tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these US states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington, DC and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to choose your lottery game and numbers, place your order, view your ticket and collect your winnings, all from your phone or home computer.

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