The winning Mega Millions numbers drawn last night (Tuesday, January 2, ,2018) were 1, 42, 47, 64, and 70, and the Mega Ball number was 22. The jackpot was $361 million. There is a one-time cash option of $225 million. Mega Millions tickets are $2. Lottery officials announced early this morning (Wednesday, January 3, 2018) that no winning tickets were sold for that jackpot. The new one will be $418 million, with a cash option of $261 million. The drawing will be this Friday night. There will a drawing tonight (Wednesday, January 3, 2018) for Powerball’s estimated jackpot of $440 million.