Mega Millions $800 Million Jackpot Hits 10th‑Largest Prize

The Mega Millions lottery in the United States surged to an estimated $800 million after a fourth‑month streak without a jackpot winner, making it the tenth‑largest prize in the game’s history. The draw on July 24 produced numbers 2‑5‑42‑44‑60 with a gold Mega Ball 1; no ticket matched all six numbers, while 13 tickets won lower‑tier prizes.

In Ireland, the National Lottery announced a €8.2 million Lotto jackpot win after a player matched all six main numbers and the bonus. The winning ticket’s retail location will be disclosed in the coming days, and three other players collected €89,430 each for matching five numbers plus the bonus.

Canada’s Lotto Max reported a $25 million jackpot winner in Ontario, with additional $100,000 Maxplus prizes claimed in Ontario and Quebec. The draw’s winning numbers were 5‑7‑8‑22‑30‑36‑37 with a bonus 2.

The United Kingdom’s National Lottery continued its regular draws, offering a £3.6 million Lotto jackpot and a Thunderball prize of £500,000 in upcoming games.

Across these regions, lottery operators reminded players to sign and securely store tickets, check their numbers promptly, and contact prize‑claims teams to claim winnings.