In the latest drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery on Friday, no tickets had all six numbers matched.

However, three tickets in North Carolina, New York, and South Carolina came incredibly close, hitting five numbers and securing a hefty $1 million each.

The winning numbers drawn on Friday evening were 6, 12, 31, 33, 69, with the Mega number 17.

As anticipation builds, Tuesday's upcoming jackpot is estimated at a whopping $289 million. Winners have the option to claim a cash prize of $132 million instead.

The Mega Millions game remains widely popular, spanning across 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, captivating the hopes and dreams of players across these regions.

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