Mega Millions Estimated Jackpot Rolls To $242 Million; Lightning Strikes Twice for South Carolina Winner

Written By Staff on August 17, 2021 - Last Updated on August 20, 2021
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The Mega Millions estimated jackpot for Tuesday, Aug. 17 jumps again to $242 million or a one-time cash option of $173.2 million.

Winning Mega Millions numbers for Tuesday, Aug. 17

Check back here for the two Mega Millions drawing results on Tuesdays and Fridays after 11 p.m. EST.

Winning numbers: 3 – 6 – 16 – 38 – 56

Mega Ball: 24

Megaplier: 3X

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Two-time SC Lottery Winner

Lightning does indeed strike twice for a lucky South Carolina winner! While the winner did not win the whole jackpot, two hefty lottery prizes were won in the space of 11 short days.

Out of Myrtle Beach, SC or alternatively, locals call it the Grand Strand, the mystery man enjoys shopping at Walmart nearby and then drops by the Murphy USA gas station located at 10826 Kings Rd.

After winning $40,000 for the July 16 drawing, he felt his lucky streak continuing. Thus, he opted to buy an additional Mega Millions Quick Pick for the July 27 drawing. Fortuitous, for sure, as he won $3 million by matching all five white balls for that drawing.

Buy online lottery tickets

Here in Pennsylvania, you can buy tonight’s lottery tickets through the PA online lottery. By signing up through our links, receive a free $20 with no deposit required. Then, when you are ready, receive a deposit match bonus up to $500 for your first real-money deposit.

Finally, there are other states that also offer online lottery ticket sales:

  • New York
  • Georgia
  • Illinois
  • Kentucky
  • Michigan
  • New Hampshire
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Virginia

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