However, we won’t know for sure until we get closer to Tuesday’s drawing at this level, jackpots are hard to predict with complete accuracy,” Mega Millions said in a news release early Saturday.įriday’s winning numbers were 11-30-45-52-56 with a Mega Ball of 20.Īnd although no one matched them all, some players did get rich Friday. “With enthusiastic players across the country, many of whom are newcomers to the game, it is indeed likely that there will be a new record Mega Millions jackpot. AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEB / AFP / SAUL LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images) SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Imagesīefore you play in an office lottery pool, read this Lottery officials predict Saturday's jackpot will reach $700 million, the largest in history. A machine prints Powerball lottery tickets at a convenience store in Washington, DC, January 7, 2016.