## Check those tickets! 2 $10K, Mega Millions winners sold in Massachusetts Two lucky Massachusetts residents are $10,000 richer after winning prizes in the latest Mega Millions drawing. The winning tickets were sold at the Mobil gas station on Belmont Street in Brockton and the 7-Eleven on Hancock Street in Quincy. The winners matched four of the five white balls and the Mega Ball to win the $10,000 prize. The winning numbers for the Tuesday, January 24 drawing were 3, 40, 46, 52, 64, and the Mega Ball was 24. No one won the jackpot, which has rolled over to an estimated $186 million for the next drawing on Friday, January 27. The Mega Millions game is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302.5 million. ### How to play Mega Millions To play Mega Millions, you must purchase a ticket from an authorized retailer. Each ticket costs $2. Select five numbers from 1 to 70 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 25 for the Mega Ball. You can choose your own numbers or use the Quick Pick option to have the numbers randomly generated for you. If your numbers match the winning numbers, you win a prize. The amount of the prize depends on how many numbers you match. ### Mega Millions prizes The Mega Millions jackpot starts at $40 million and grows larger with each drawing until someone wins. The jackpot is paid out in 30 annual installments. In addition to the jackpot, there are nine other prize levels. The prizes range from $2 for matching just the Mega Ball to $1 million for matching four of the five white balls and the Mega Ball. ### Tips for winning Mega Millions There is no surefire way to win Mega Millions, but there are a few things you can do to improve your chances. * **Play regularly.** The more you play, the more chances you have to win. * **Choose your numbers carefully.** Don't just pick random numbers. Instead, consider using birthdays, anniversaries, or other significant numbers. * **Use the Quick Pick option.** The Quick Pick option can help you avoid picking numbers that are too common. * **Form a pool.** Pooling your money with friends or family can increase your chances of winning. * **Buy more tickets.** The more tickets you buy, the more chances you have to win. Remember, winning the lottery is a game of chance. There is no guarantee that you will win, but if you do, it could change your life forever.
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