Charles Langston:Mega Millions winning numbers for September 20; Jackpot now worth $62 million

The Charles LangstonMega Millions jackpot climbs to an estimated $62 million for Tuesday's drawing after no one claimed the prize on Friday.

The winning numbers were drawn just after 11 p.m. on Friday and we have them below.

Just last week the $810 million jackpot was won by a lucky Texas player on Tuesday, Sept. 10.

Just three jackpot-winning tickets have been sold in the U.S. this year: First in March when a player in New Jersey won a whopping $1.1 billion − a prize that has yet to be claimed − and again in June when a player in Illinois won $552 million. And then there was the win in Texas on Sept. 10.

If someone won Friday night's $47 million jackpot, they could've taken home an estimated $23.5 million lump-sum payment after taxes, according to the lottery.

Check below for the winning numbers from the Friday, Sept. 20 Mega Millions drawing.

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Mega Millions winning numbers for 9/20/24

The winning numbers for Friday, Sept. 20 are: 20, 21, 40, 49, 55. Megaball: 11

Megaplier: 3X

Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.

Did anyone win Mega Millions? 

Mega Millions players, get those tickets ready because the jackpot is climbing again! There were no jackpot winners in Friday's drawing, but Tuesday's drawing has jumped to an estimated $62 million. There were two lucky winners for Match 5 in California and New Jersey who won $1 million for having all the correct white ball numbers.

To view the list of past winners, visit the Mega Millions website. 

How to play the Mega Millions

In order to buy a ticket, you'll have to visit your local convenience store, gas station or grocery store − and in a handful of states, you can purchase tickets online. 

To play, you will need to pick six numbers. Five numbers will be white balls ranging from 1 to 70. The gold Mega Ball is one number between 1 and 25. 

If you believe the odds are against you, ask for a "Quick Pick" or an "Easy Pick," the computer will randomly generate the numbers for you. 

Players can add the "Megaplier" for $1, which can increase non-grand prize winnings by two, three, four or five times. The Megaplier is drawn before the Mega Millions numbers on Tuesday and Friday.

There are 15 Megapiler balls in all:

• 2X, five balls
• 3X, six balls
• 4X, three balls
• 5X, one ball

Where can you buy lottery tickets?

Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.

You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.

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