Mega Millions player misses $181 million jackpot — but still wins big in Washington

A Mega Millions ticket sold in Washington won $1 million and narrowly missed the $181 million jackpot, lottery officials say.

The ticket matched five winning numbers but not the Mega Ball in the drawing Tuesday, July 9, Washington’s Lottery said.

Nobody won the grand prize, which rises to an estimated $203 million , with a cash option of approximately $95 million, for the next drawing Friday, July 12, the site said.

The winning numbers were 21, 26, 54, 60 and 64 with a Mega Ball of 3. The Megaplier was 3.

More than 11,000 other tickets sold in Washington won prizes ranging from $2 to $500 in the drawing, the lottery said.

The Mega Millions jackpot has gone unclaimed since June 4, when an Illinois player hit the $552 million grand prize, lottery officials said.

What to know about Mega Millions

To score a jackpot in the Mega Millions , a player must match all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball.

The odds of scoring a jackpot prize are 1 in 302,575,350.

Tickets cost $2 and can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times vary by state.

Drawings are held Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m. ET and can be streamed online .

Mega Millions is played in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm. However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.

If you or a loved one shows signs of gambling addiction, you can seek help by calling the national gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or visiting the National Council on Problem Gambling website.

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