Coverage dated July 20, 2022 to July 27, 2022

9 Mega Millions tickets were a Mega Ball short of winning it all

Headline from CBS News, on the newest of 4 developments

A few people came close to winning it all in Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing.

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Developments in this update

4 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Jul 21, 2022
Mega Millions jackpot at $810 million, fourth largest lottery prize ever
Headline from CBS News ·
Jul 26, 2022
Mega Million jackpot soars to $830 million after 3 months with no jackpot winner
Headline from CBS News ·
Jul 26, 2022
Mega Millions Lottery Jackpot Hits $1.02 Billion
Headline from Forbes ·
Jul 28, 2022Newest
9 Mega Millions tickets were a Mega Ball short of winning it all
Headline from CBS News ·

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Reports & sources

123 articles, oldest first.

Washington Times
Mega Millions jackpot now $660M, nation’s 9th largest prize (opens Washington Times)
Published Jul 20, 2022
Washington Times's feed description
Lottery officials on Thursday raised the Mega Millions grand prize to $660 million, giving players a shot at what would be the nation’s ninth largest jackpot.
Newsweek
Mega Millions jackpot soars past $600 million, now fifth-largest in history (opens Newsweek)
Published Jul 20, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
The prize isn't the largest in the contest's history but draws closer to a $1 billion ticket drawn in Michigan last year.
CBS News
Odds not in your favor, as Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $660 million (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 21, 2022
CBS News's feed description
The MEGA MILLIONS jackpot has increased to an estimated $660 million jackpot for Friday night's drawing, but the odds are not in your favor.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Here Are the Winning Numbers for Friday's Mega Million's $660M Jackpot (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Jul 22, 2022
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
The winning numbers for Friday's estimated $660 million Mega Millions jackpot have been drawn.
CNN
Mega Millions jackpot swells to $790 million after no lottery ticket drew all 6 winning numbers (opens CNN)
Published Jul 22, 2022
CNN's feed description
The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to a whopping $790 million after no ticket matched all six winning numbers in Friday night's drawing.
FOX Business
Here are Friday's winning Mega Millions numbers (opens FOX Business)
Published Jul 22, 2022
FOX Business's feed description
The Mega Millions jackpot has shot up to $790 million, after no one matched all six numbers drawn on Friday. The cash option increased to $464.4 million..
The Daily Caller
Mega Millions Jackpot Skyrockets To 790 Million Dollars (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jul 22, 2022
The Daily Caller's feed description
The jackpot soured from $660 million drawing to $790 million, which is allegedly the third largest in Mega Millions history.
Washington Times
Mega Millions jackpot now $790M, nation’s 4th largest prize (opens Washington Times)
Published Jul 22, 2022
Washington Times's feed description
Lottery officials on Friday raised the Mega Millions grand prize to $790 million, giving players a shot at what would be the nation’s fourth largest jackpot.
CBS News
Mega Millions jackpot at $810 million, fourth largest lottery prize ever (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 24, 2022
CBS News's feed description
The Mega Millions jackpot is now $810 million for the next drawing Tuesday. It's the fourth largest lottery prize of all time.
Wfmy News 2
Mega Millions $790 million jackpot is fourth largest prize in lottery history (opens Wfmy News 2)
Published Jul 24, 2022
Wfmy News 2's feed description
The jackpot is inching closer to breaking the billion dollar mark with $790 million on the line. Its now the nation’s fourth largest jackpot.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
The Mega Millions Jackpot Is Now $790 Million. Here's How Much Would Go to Taxes If There's a Winner (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Jul 24, 2022
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
With no ticket matching all six numbers drawn on Friday night, the Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to $790 million.
NBC New York
Is a $2 Mega Millions Ticket Worth a Chance at Winning the Jackpot? It Depends (opens NBC New York)
Published Jul 25, 2022
NBC New York's feed description
Is $810 million worth $2? That’s a good question, given it costs $2 to buy a Mega Millions lottery ticket that could pay off with an estimated $810 million prize, the nation’s fourth-largest jackpot.
Fox5 Atlanta
Mega Millions jackpot rises to $830 million (opens Fox5 Atlanta)
Published Jul 25, 2022
Fox5 Atlanta's feed description
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $830 million for Tuesday night's drawing.
NBC4 Washington
The Mega Millions Jackpot Is Now Up to $830M for Tuesday's Drawing (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Jul 25, 2022
NBC4 Washington's feed description
The jackpot for Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing continues to grow as the third-largest prize in the game’s history sparks a surge of ticket sales.
FOX 13 Tampa
Mega Millions lottery more than $800 million — what to know if you win (opens FOX 13 Tampa)
Published Jul 25, 2022
FOX 13 Tampa's feed description
The Mega Millions estimated jackpot has surpassed $800 million — the lottery board’s third-largest jackpot in its 20-year history, but few may know how to protect themselves if they actually won. Here's what to do if you become a millionaire.
CBS News
Mega Millions jackpot at $830 million, fourth largest lottery prize in U.S. history (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 25, 2022
CBS News's feed description
The Mega Millions jackpot is now $830 million for Tuesday night's drawing. It's the fourth largest lottery prize in U.S. history.
Los Angeles Times
Mega Millions jackpot reaches $810 million. Your odds of winning are 1 in 303 million (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jul 25, 2022
Los Angeles Times's feed description
The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday's drawing is the lottery game's third largest. Its cash value sits at $470.1 million.
NBC Los Angeles
Mega Millions Jackpot is Up to $810 million After 28 Drawings (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Jul 25, 2022
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
The Mega Millions Jackpot is up to $810 million after 28 drawings have been unsuccessful to find a lucky winner.
CBS News
Mega Millions players await Tuesday drawing for $830M jackpot (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 25, 2022
CBS News's feed description
After 28 straight drawings without a winner, the lottery prize has swollen into the fourth-largest in U.S. history.
FOX 5 New York
Mega Millions: Is $810 million worth a $2 ticket? It depends (opens FOX 5 New York)
Published Jul 25, 2022
FOX 5 New York's feed description
Is $810 million worth $2? That’s a good question, given it costs $2 to buy a Mega Millions lottery ticket that could pay off with an estimated $810 million prize, the nation’s fourth-largest jackpot.
Fox32 Chicago
Mega Millions lottery nears $1 billion — what to know if you win (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published Jul 25, 2022
Fox32 Chicago's feed description
The Mega Millions lottery is nearing $1 billion. It's currently the third-largest jackpot in the game's 20-year history. So what if you win? Here's what you should immediately do
New Hampshire Public Radio
The Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $810 million. Here are your odds of winning (opens New Hampshire Public Radio)
Published Jul 25, 2022
New Hampshire Public Radio's feed description
This jackpot could be the third largest in Mega Millions history. The drawing is at 11 p.m. ET Tuesday, so there's still time to buy a ticket or two, if these are odds that you want to take.
FOX 29 Philadelphia
Mega Millions jackpot swells to $830M ahead of Tuesday night's drawing (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Published Jul 25, 2022
FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description
The cash option for the grand prize is $487.9 million before taxes. There have only been two other jackpots higher than the current one, both of them were worth more than $1 billion.
Forbes
Mega Millions Lottery Jackpot Hits $1.02 Billion (opens Forbes)
Published Jul 26, 2022
Forbes's feed description
Here's your chance to win $1 billion and become a lottery winner.
NBC New York
The Mega Millions Jackpot Has Now Surged to $1.02 Billion. Here's the Tax Bill If You Win (opens NBC New York)
Published Jul 26, 2022
NBC New York's feed description
With no ticket matching all six numbers drawn Tuesday, the jackpot has passed the $1 billion mark for Friday night’s drawing.

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