The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday's drawing surged to an estimated $681 million after the Friday drawing had no winner.
The winning numbers were drawn shortly after 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, and the results are provided below.
If someone had won the jackpot on Tuesday, they would have received an estimated $337.1 million lump-sum payment after taxes, according to the lottery.
This year, two players have previously won Mega Millions jackpots: one in March in New Jersey, who took home an impressive $1.13 billion, and another in June in Illinois, who won $552 million.
Here are the winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, September 3:
Winning Numbers: 12, 41, 43, 52, 55
Mega Ball: 9
Megaplier: 4X
The numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
**Did Anyone Win Mega Millions?**
No one won the jackpot in Tuesday night’s drawing. Two tickets, one in Kansas and one in Michigan, were Match 5 winners.
The jackpot now rises to $740 million for the next drawing on Friday night.
To see past winners, visit the Mega Millions website.
**How to Play Mega Millions**
To purchase a ticket, visit your local convenience store, gas station, or grocery store. In some states, tickets can also be bought online.
To play, choose six numbers: five white balls ranging from 1 to 70, and one gold Mega Ball number between 1 and 25.
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