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Mega Millions Winning Numbers And Winners, Watch Video Of January 22, 2016 Drawing

By Charisse Van Horn
Published on: 02:37 PST, Jan 23, 2016

The Mega Millions winning numbers and winners’ results are in for January 22, 2016. The drawing took place live at 11 p.m. from the Atlanta, Georgia, studio and the five white balls and one gold Mega Ball numbers were announced. There were no Mega Millions jackpot winners causing the pot to roll from $39 million to $48 million for the next drawing set for Tuesday, January 26, 2016.

You can watch the video from the drawing as it streamed live on January 22, 2016 below. The Mega Millions winning numbers are 21, 25, 40, 45, 56 and the Mega Ball is 3. The Megaplier is 5.

The estimated cash value for the January 22, jackpot was $24,400,000. As the Mega Millions jackpot rolls for the next drawing and is set at $48 million, the estimated cash value will be $30 million. There were no Mega Million jackpot winners and no match 5 winners The prize value for match five is $1,000,000 and increases with the Megaplier. There were 16 winners who matched four white balls with the gold Mega ball. They won $5,000 each. There were 324 people who matched four white balls for a total of $524. Forty-three people had applied the Megaplier and with the match four, won $2,500. There were 1,405 Mega Millions match three plus the Mega ball winners who won $50. There were 162 people who added the Megaplier to their match three plus the Mega ball and won $250. The Megaplier turned a number of $5 wins into $25. You can find more information about Mega Millions winners at the official site.

Mega Millions is played in 43 states, Washington D.C. and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Some states allow for online Mega Millions ticket sales, so check with your local state lottery for information if you’re interested in playing online. Of the two big multi-state lottery games, Mega Millions and Powerball, Mega Millions is cheaper to play. Mega Millions tickets cost $1 and Powerball tickets cost $2. Those who play Mega Millions regularly should check with their state’s lottery department. There are resources, information and answers to frequently asked questions that you’ll find from your state lottery. As each state may vary in their rules for playing lottery games like Mega Millions, it’s best to check with your state’s page for information regarding rules of play, how to cash winning tickets, if you can play online and where to purchase Mega Millions tickets. Your state’s lottery department can also provide resources to help you avoid scams and hoaxes as well as provide information for having Mega Millions winning numbers delivered to you via email.

Mega Millions drawings take place every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 p.m., ET. You can tune in live for the drawings online, watch on television, or have the winning numbers and results delivered via email. There is also a Lottery Hub app made available from the official Powerball and Mega Millions website that is perfect for Android users. You can download the app and check in on winning numbers, the current jackpot amount, and even find out about various Mega Millions winner’s stories. For those who use their smart phones on a regular basis and want to have up-to-date information on Powerball or Mega Millions, the Lottery Hub app is a good choice. It’s also a free download.

As more people are playing Mega Millions and Powerball than ever before, there is heavy demand for winning numbers and the latest results. Here at The Inquisitr, we provide you with up-to-date and current information and make sure the information is accurate and correct. We also provide you with live video drawings from Mega Millions and Powerball to make sure your winning numbers are accurate and there are no mistakes made. As more billion dollar jackpots are promised for Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots have grown to record-breaking amounts, it’s important to fully understand the rules of the game. It’s also important to stay clear from social media network lottery hoaxes and scams as these have occurred for both Powerball and Mega Millions. As a rule of thumb, never try to cash someone else’s Mega Millions ticket and when you purchase a ticket for yourself, sign the back of it and fill out all pertinent information. Keep your ticket in a safe place where it is protected from damage. Stay tuned for the next Mega Million drawing set for January 26, 2016 at 11:00 p.m., ET.

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