Mega Millions winning numbers for March 5 drawing: Did anyone win $650 million jackpot?
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $650 million for Tuesday night's drawing after no one won the big prize on Friday night.
The winning numbers were drawn around 11 p.m. EST Tuesday night and we have the results below.
If a lucky player wins the Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday, they would be able to choose the cash option and walk away with an estimated $314.4 million.
Check below for the winning numbers for Tuesday, March 5.
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The winning numbers for Tuesday, March 5 were 2, 49, 50, 61 and 70, with a Mega Ball of 14. The Megaplier was 2X.
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Did anyone win Mega Millions?
There were no grand prize winners in Tuesday night's drawing. Two tickets − one in California and one in Michigan − won the Match 5 prize of $1 million.
To view the list of past winners, visit the Mega Millions website.
How to play the Mega Millions
In order to purchase a ticket, you'll have to visit your local convenience store, gas station or grocery store - and in a handful of states, you can purchase tickets online.
To play, you will need to pick six numbers in total. Five numbers will be white balls ranging from numbers 1 to 70. The gold Mega Ball is one number which is between 1 and 25.
If you believe 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-grand prize winnings by two, three, four or five. The Megapiler is drawn before the Mega Millions numbers on Tuesday and Friday.
There are 15 Megapiler balls in all:
- 2X, five balls
- 3X, six balls
- 4X, three balls
- 5X, one ball
Where can you buy lottery tickets?
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington D.C. and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
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