Mega Millions Winning Numbers Make No Lottery Winner

As there was no winning in yesterday lottery the Mega Millions jackpot rose by $73 million to its third largest prize ever: $325 million. Yesterdayday's winning numbers according to Mega Millions website were 3 12 19 22 40 and the jackpot was 2.

Those Mega Million winning numbers made 24 people $250,000 dollar winners and 202 people $10,000 winners. About 15,000 people won $150 dollars each.

Mega Millions lottery official site says that the prize amounts in California are paid on a pari-mutuel basis and will differ from the fixed prize amounts shown here. People in California should check Calottery.com. In recent history the largest Lotto jackpot in California was a MEGA Millions jackpot worth $315 million on November 15th, 2005. There was 1 winning ticket, according Calottery.com.

On average, 35% of all Mega Millions ticket sales support government services in the member state. Approximately 50% of every dollar wagered goes back to the players in prizes. Approximately 15% goes to retailer commissions and lottery operating costs.

Mega Millions is America's biggest jackpot game with jackpots starting at $12 million and other prizes ranging from $2 to $250,000. Another big lottery played in 30 states is called Powerball. It was on August 19 when where the Powerball jackpot reached to 207 million dollars and one person from Columbia, SC became the winner.

Written by Armen Hareyan