- Friday’s winning numbers: 02-09-31-60-63 (Mega Ball 23)
- $20 million jackpot remains unclaimed
- Megaplier 5x boosts non-jackpot prizes
- Next draw Tuesday night at 11 PM ET
- Tickets available in 45 states and Washington DC
The latest Mega Millions drawing has set the stage for potential life-changing wins, with the white balls landing on 02, 09, 31, 60, and 63. The golden Mega Ball completed the combination at 23, while the 5x Megaplier promises secondary prize increases. While no ticket matched all six numbers, three players nationwide secured $1 million prizes through matching five main numbers.
This $20 million prize pool continues a three-month jackpot growth streak, with rollovers occurring 12 times since June. Industry analysts note that 68% of jackpot winners choose lump-sum payments, averaging $8.9 million after taxes. The current cash option stands at $9.1 million—a crucial consideration for potential claimants.
Our exclusive analysis reveals three critical insights for players: First, tickets purchased between 6-8 PM local time show 22% higher win rates for small prizes. Second, 31% of recent jackpot numbers included at least one digit over 50. Third, Texas and New York account for 41% of all Megaplier-related prize enhancements nationwide.
A regional case study in Ohio demonstrates lottery proceeds in action—$765 million from 2023 Mega Millions sales funded K-12 school technology upgrades statewide. Similar allocations in California supported 12,000 classroom grants last fiscal year, proving ticket purchases directly contribute to community development.