Politics & Government

Mega Millions to Climb to $415 Million

Friday's drawing is expected to be the third largest Mega Millions jackpot in history, according to New Hampshire Lottery officials.

CONCORD, NH – There was no winner in yesterday’s Mega Millions game which means that the July 1 jackpot drawing is increasing and is expected to reach $415 million, according to officials.

Presuming it reaches that amount, it will be the third largest jackpot in the history of the Mega Millions game and the largest since 2013, according to officials.

“The New Hampshire Lottery is thrilled to see the New Hampshire Mega Millions jackpot jump to $415 million as our players look forward to kicking off Fourth of July weekend,” said Charlie McIntyre, the executive director of the New Hampshire Lottery Commission. “Whenever we hit that $400 million jackpot threshold, sales really start to hit a fever pitch, and we have already seen an uptick in Mega Millions ticket sales at our retailers statewide. Here’s hoping come Friday we have a $415 million New Hampshire winner.”

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The drawing results from Tuesday, June 28, were: 15-17-20-35-55 MB-7 with a Megaplier of 2, according to the lottery.

The one-time cash payout option for Friday, if you win, is expected to be more than $286 million.

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