Tuesday?s Mega Millions Jackpot Grows To $800 Million, New Hampshire Lottery Says

CONCORD, NH ? Because there has not been a Mega Millions jackpot winner since late June, it is approaching historic levels, according to the New Hampshire Lottery.

The jackpot on Tuesday is expected to reach $800 million, the ninth highest in the game?s history. The one-time cash payout should be close to $372 million before taxes.

The Top 10 Mega Millions jackpots in history were:

1. $1.602 billion, Aug. 8, 2023
2. $1.537 billion, Oct. 23, 2018
3. $1.348 billion, Jan. 13, 2023
4. $1.337 billion, July 29, 2022
5. $1.128 billion, March 26, 2024
6. $1.269 billion, Dec. 27, 2024
7. $1.050 billion, Jan. 22, 2021
8. $810 million, Sept. 10, 2024
9. $800 million, Nov. 4, 2025 (anticipated)
10. $656 million, March 30, 2012

?With a Mega Millions jackpot of this magnitude,? Charlie McIntyre, the executive director of the lottery, said, ?we are definitely seeing increased excitement and anticipation from our players and retailers. Everybody is looking to take a shot at this $800 million prize. This is a life-changing prize and we all have our fingers crossed here at the New Hampshire Lottery that a lucky New Hampshire player hits the jackpot.?

Tickets can be purchased at more than 1,200 retailers across the state or online.

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