The Mega Millions drawing on Friday, September 20, 2024, offered an enticing jackpot of $47 million. Although no one claimed the grand prize, there were still numerous winners across various tiers who took home substantial sums. Let’s delve into the details of this draw, including the winning numbers, prize breakdown, and what it means for future drawings.
Winning Numbers for September 20, 2024
The winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing on September 20, 2024, were:
- Main Numbers: 20, 21, 40, 49, 55
- Mega Ball: 11
- Megaplier: 3x
These numbers could have changed someone’s life with a $47 million jackpot, but unfortunately, no tickets matched all the numbers, causing the jackpot to roll over to the next drawing.
Prize Breakdown
Despite no jackpot winners, there were plenty of other winners. A total of 462,867 players won prizes ranging from $2 to $1 million. Here’s the prize breakdown:
| Match Type | Prize Amount | Winners | Total Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 5 + Mega Ball | $47,000,000 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 5 | $1,000,000 | 2 | $2,000,000 |
| Match 4 + Mega Ball | $10,000 | 7 | $70,000 |
| Match 4 | $500 | 163 | $81,500 |
| Match 3 + Mega Ball | $200 | 523 | $104,600 |
| Match 3 | $10 | 11,369 | $113,690 |
| Match 2 + Mega Ball | $10 | 11,300 | $113,000 |
| Match 1 + Mega Ball | $4 | 92,433 | $369,732 |
| Match 0 + Mega Ball | $2 | 232,184 | $464,368 |
| Total | 462,867 | $3,316,890 |
Megaplier Winners
Players who opted for the Megaplier saw their winnings multiplied by 3, boosting their prize amounts significantly:
| Match Type (Megaplier) | Prize Amount | Winners | Total Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 5 | $3,000,000 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 4 + Mega Ball | $30,000 | 3 | $90,000 |
| Match 4 | $1,500 | 69 | $103,500 |
| Match 3 + Mega Ball | $600 | 154 | $92,400 |
| Match 3 | $30 | 3,545 | $106,350 |
| Match 2 + Mega Ball | $30 | 3,576 | $107,280 |
| Match 1 + Mega Ball | $12 | 30,031 | $360,372 |
| Match 0 + Mega Ball | $6 | 77,508 | $465,048 |
| Total | 114,886 | $1,324,950 |
What’s Next?
The jackpot for the next Mega Millions drawing is estimated to be $62 million, with a cash value of $31 million. The anticipation is building as players get ready for another chance to win big.
The Mega Millions continues to offer life-changing opportunities, with millions of participants hoping to hit the jackpot. Make sure to grab your ticket for the next draw, and who knows? You could be the next big winner!
FAQs
The winning numbers were 20, 21, 40, 49, 55, with the Mega Ball 11 and Megaplier 3x.
No, there were no jackpot winners for this drawing. The prize will roll over to the next drawing.
The next jackpot is estimated to be $62 million, with a cash option of $31 million.
A total of 462,867 players won prizes across various tiers, from $2 to $1 million.
The Megaplier is a multiplier option that players can add to their ticket for an extra $1. It increases non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, or 5x. For this draw, the Megaplier was 3x, tripling the prize amounts for winners who had this option.