When is the next Mega Millions drawing? Jackpot sits at $940 million

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Mega Millions jackpot might need to change its name to Mega Billions if a winner isn’t declared after the next drawing.

The pot expanded to $940 million, up from the previous drawing of $785 million on Tuesday, Jan. 3. The last drawing’s numbers were 25, 29, 33, 41 and 44, with a gold Mega Ball 18.

The next Mega Millions drawing is Friday at 11 p.m.; the cash option is $483.5 million.

How do I purchase a ticket?

Mega Millions tickets can be purchased at any New York Lottery retailer for $2 seven days a week. The deadline for purchasing a ticket is 10:45 p.m. on draw nights.

Drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday, and the New York Lottery urges players to buy tickets early to avoid last-minute lines.

How do I play?

Players pick five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25.

How can I win the jackpot?

In order to win the jackpot, players must match all five regular numbers, or white balls, in any order as well as the gold Mega Ball.

There are two Mega Millions jackpot prize payment options: You can receive your prize in 30 annual payments, or receive the prize in a lump sum cash payment. Each annual payment is 5% larger than the previous one.

For more, visit the Mega Millions website.

Here are the Staten Island stores that have sold million-dollar tickets: