Multiple ’10x’ Winners Confirmed by Louisiana Lottery for Mega Millions Draw

(Baton Rouge, LA) Fans of lottery games across Louisiana will probably start referring to Tuesday's Mega Millions lottery drawing as "10x Tuesday". At least they will if the current pattern of multiple multiplier winners continues. Sources at the Louisiana Lottery confirmed that at least 75 tickets sold for Tuesday's game had their original prize amount multiplied by ten based on the new Mega Millions format. 

A survey of lottery retailers in Shreveport/Bossier City, Alexandria, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Baton Rouge revealed that more and more lottery players in Louisiana are leaning into the new Mega Millions format as compared to the old format.

Under the new Mega Millions rules, tickets cost $5, but there is no longer a need to pay extra to earn the benefit of a "multiplier option" for your winnings. That multiplier is assigned to your ticket at random and could range from 2x,3x,4x,5x, or 10x. So the opportunity to turn a $5 win into a $50 win is happening more often than it did under the old rules.

What Were The Mega Millions Lottery Numbers From Last Night?

If you missed Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing, here is how that played out.

Tuesday night, there was an estimated annuitized jackpot of $70 million on the line, and unfortunately, we can't report another jackpot win in Louisiana. In fact, no tickets sold for Tuesday's game matched the numbers needed to bring home the $70 million top prize.

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There was a Match 5 Million winner sold in Virginia. A Match 5 Million win occurs when a player matches all of the white ball numbers but does not match the Mega Ball. And yes, if you do hit the Match 5, your prize will be subject to the multiplier on your ticket, so you could earn as much as $10 million. The Virginia ticket we mentioned actually earned a prize of $2 million thanks to the multiplier.

Our sources at the Louisiana Lottery confirmed that over 1,500 tickets sold in the state earned prizes that were multiplied in last night's drawing. If you'd like to check your numbers and see if you were one of the many winners, here's what we saw rolling out of the hopper on Tuesday night.

16   33   40   51   57   Mega Ball 10

If the ticket you're holding matches at least one of those numbers, you'll want to visit the Official Louisiana Lottery website to verify your ticket. You can enter multiple ticket numbers on the site, and it will calculate your total prize winnings if you're extra lucky. The site also has information on how to claim your winnings.

How Much is Wednesday's Powerball Jackpot?

The Mega Millions jackpot will continue to climb, and when the game is drawn again on Friday night, the annuitized prize is expected to be at least $80 million. Meanwhile, tonight's Powerball lottery features a top prize of $30 million. That game had a jackpot winner less than a week ago; the top prize in that drawing was $176 million, and the winning ticket was sold in Kentucky.

There will also be drawings tonight for Lotto and Easy 5. The jackpots in those games are $625,000 for a Lotto Jackpot win and $120,000 for an Easy 5 Jackpot win.

Where Can I Find Help With a Gambling Problem?

Please note that lottery games do involve a risk of losing money. If you can't afford to lose, you can't afford to play. If you need help with a gambling problem, it is available at no cost to you or your family. Dial 1-877-770-STOP (7867). The call and the referrals to counseling are free. Good Luck.