Mega Millions winning numbers as jackpot hits $707M for July 21 drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot reached $707 million for the July 21 drawing, marking the 10th-largest prize in the game's history.
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The brief
Winning numbers have been released for the July 21 Mega Millions drawing, which saw the jackpot hit $707 million. Concurrently, both Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have climbed to over $500 million.
Coverage from USA Today, Forbes, and WGN-TV emphasizes the scale of the prize, noting its rank as the 10th-largest jackpot. NBC10 Philadelphia and 6abc Philadelphia highlight the simultaneous rise of two major ballooning lottery jackpots.
Future coverage may focus on the final take-home amount for the winner and whether a specific state secures the prize.
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Quick answers
What was the Mega Millions jackpot for the July 21 drawing?
The jackpot hit $707 million.
How does this jackpot rank historically?
According to WGN-TV, it is the 10th-largest Mega Millions jackpot.
Are other lotteries seeing similar growth?
Yes, coverage from 6abc Philadelphia indicates that both Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots have climbed to over $500 million.
Coverage (5)
- 10th-largest Mega Millions jackpot up for grabs: Is your state due for a win? WGN-TV · 3h ago
- Mega Millions Nears $750 Million—Here’s What The Winner Could Take Home Forbes · 3h ago
- Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots both climb to over $500 million 6abc Philadelphia · 3h ago
- Pair of ballooning lottery jackpots up for grabs NBC10 Philadelphia · 3h ago
- Mega Millions winning numbers as jackpot hits $707M for July 21 drawing USA Today · 3h ago
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