Latest Mega Millions Ticket Purchase Cut-Off Time: When Can You Buy a Ticket?

The Mega Millions jackpot is reaching incredible heights, with an estimated $1.15 billion up for grabs. Friday’s drawing is set to be one of the largest in lottery history, offering a hefty payout of $516.1 million if the winner opts for the cash option (before taxes).

To have a shot at the massive jackpot, you’ll need to grab your ticket before the cut-off time for the drawing. Mega Millions drawings take place on Tuesdays and Fridays, while Powerball drawings occur on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

The cut-off times for purchasing lottery tickets vary by state, typically closing within one or two hours of the scheduled drawing. Here is a breakdown of the cut-off times for some of the states that participate in Mega Millions and Powerball:

– In Arizona, Powerball and Mega Millions sales end at 6:59 p.m. on drawing nights.
– In Arkansas, Powerball sales stop at 8:59 p.m. Central Time, while Mega Millions sales cut off at 9:45 p.m. Central Time.
– In California, Powerball ticket sales end at 7 p.m. Pacific Time and Mega Millions at 7:45 p.m. Pacific Time.
– And so on for each state participating in the lottery.

So, if you’re feeling lucky, make sure to check your local cut-off time and grab your tickets on time for a chance to win big. Who knows, you could be the next lucky winner of the Mega Millions jackpot!