Mega Millions winning numbers for September 3 drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing has skyrocketed to an estimated $681 million after no one claimed the big prize on Friday. The winning numbers were drawn shortly after 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, but unfortunately, no one hit the jackpot this time.

If a lucky player had won Tuesday's jackpot, they could have walked away with an estimated $337.1 million lump-sum payment after taxes. So far this year, two players have won a Mega Millions jackpot—one in March with a massive $1.13 billion win in New Jersey and another in June with a $552 million win in Illinois.

The winning numbers for the Tuesday, Sept. 3 drawing were 12, 41, 43, 52, and 55, with the Mega Ball being 9 and a Megaplier of 4X.

Although no one won the jackpot, two tickets—one in Kansas and one in Michigan—matched five numbers, making them Match 5 winners. The jackpot has now increased to $740 million, with the next drawing scheduled for Friday night.

Okay, guys, the Mega Millions jackpot just keeps climbing—$681 million! That’s the kind of money where you start thinking, “Do I really need to finish this work week, or should I just buy my own island?”

So, Tuesday night came and went, and the winning numbers were pulled. But guess what? No one hit the jackpot. Can you imagine getting five numbers right and then missing the Mega Ball? That’s like getting five slices of pizza and someone snatching the last one out of your hand.

But don’t worry, we’ve got another shot at $740 million on Friday. And hey, if you’re feeling lucky, just ask the computer for a “Quick Pick.” It’s like playing the lottery on autopilot—just without the peanuts and tiny bottles of water.

And let’s not forget the Megaplier—because why win $10,000 when you can win $50,000? It’s like a game of “How much more awesome can this get?”

So, grab your tickets, cross your fingers, and remember: someone’s got to win eventually, right?