Mega Millions winning numbers for August 13 drawing: Jackpot climbs to $464 million

The Mega Millions jackpot had soared to an impressive $464 million for the upcoming Friday drawing, following a Tuesday draw in which no one won the top prize. The winning numbers from Tuesday night’s draw, which took place briefly after 11 p.m. ET, were 34, 55, 59, 65, and 70. The Mega Ball number was 12, and the Megaplier was drawn as 4X.

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While there were no jackpot winners in the latest draw, there was a Match 5 ticket sold in New York. This year, two Mega Millions jackpots had been won; one in New Jersey in March for a staggering $1.13 billion and the other in Illinois in June totaling $552 million.

To enter the Mega Millions lottery, you could buy a ticket from various locations, including gadget stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and in some states, online. To participate, you need to pick six numbers—five from a range of 1 to 70 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 25 for the gold Mega Ball.

If you prefer not to select your own numbers, you could ask for a “Quick Pick” or “Easy Pick” where the computer randomly generates your numbers for you. Additionally, for an extra $1, you can add the “Megaplier” to your ticket.

This feature increases the value of non-jackpot prizes by a factor of two, three, four, or five times, depending on the Megaplier drawn. The Megaplier is drawn before the Mega Millions numbers on both Tuesday and Friday.

Tickets are available for purchase at a variety of locations, including some airport terminals. Be sure to check with local retailers for ticket availability.

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