Get Ready for Life-Changing Winnings: Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $480 Million

The Mega Millions jackpot for the drawing on July 11 is estimated to be $480 million, with a cash option of $240.7 million.

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The jackpot has been growing since there was no winner for the drawing on July 7.

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The winning numbers for July 7 were 8-10-17-55-66, with the Mega Ball being 3.

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There was one winner of $1 million in the drawing, but they did not play the Megaplier option, which would have increased their winnings to $3 million

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There were two tickets sold in Michigan that won $10,000 each.

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Mega Millions drawings are held Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.

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Mega Millions is played in 44 states, plus the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands. Tickets cost $2 each.

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