Megabucks Doubler Jackpot Watch: Record $15.3 Million For Aug. 24
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The current jackpot for the Megabucks Doubler draw game of the Massachusetts Lottery has reached an unprecedented level.
In the Wednesday, Aug. 24, drawing, the estimated jackpot stands at $15.3 million since no one successfully matched all six numbers in the previous Saturday, Aug. 20, drawing. The estimated value for the cash option is $11.46 million. Moreover, a single player managed to match five numbers in Wednesday’s drawing.
The origins of the state lottery draw game can be traced back to April 2009, and it is currently conducted on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Five highest Megabucks Doubler jackpots
Since March 20, 2021, when a lucky ticket was sold in Fairhaven, no one has been able to match all six numbers in Megabucks Doubler. The previous highest jackpot of $13.82 million was claimed on March 10, 2012, by a player who purchased a ticket in Wakefield.
Here are the top five record-breaking Megabucks Doubler jackpots ever won:
| Date | Jackpot Amount | Where Winning Ticket Was Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Current run | $15.3 million | N/A |
| 2. March 10, 2012 | $13.82 million | Main St. Variety in Wakefield |
| 3. March 11, 2017 | $11.34 million | Main St. Getty in Clinton |
| 4. March 20, 2021 | $10.04 million | 7-Eleven in Fairhaven |
| 5. Feb. 22, 2020 | $9.58 million | Stop & Shop in Shrewsbury |
How to play Megabucks Doubler
In order to win the jackpot, players need to select six numbers from 1 to 49 and ensure that all six of their chosen numbers match the drawn numbers. Players have the option to either pick their own numbers or utilize the Quick Pic feature, which generates a series of random numbers.
You can buy Megabucks Doubler tickets for $1 at any Massachusetts Lottery retailer. Additionally, season tickets for the state lottery game are available for purchase on the Lottery’s website.
The chances of winning the jackpot are 1 out of 13,983,816. Additionally, there are prizes for players who match five out of six numbers, which is $2,500, four out of six numbers, which is $100, and three out of six numbers, which is $2.
The Megabucks Doubler drawings occur twice a week, precisely at 9 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Players have the convenience of tuning in to the lottery’s YouTube page to watch the live broadcasts of these drawings.
Massachusetts Lottery by the numbers
Since its establishment in 1972, the Massachusetts Lottery has marked its 50th anniversary this year. Over the course of its existence, it has awarded players with over $100 billion in prizes. Additionally, it has generated revenue exceeding $140 billion and contributed more than $30 billion in aid to cities and towns across Massachusetts. Moreover, retailers have earned commissions and bonuses totaling over $8 billion.
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