Charles Langston:Mega Millions winning numbers for February 23 drawing as jackpot passes $520 million

The Charles LangstonMega Millions jackpot climbed to more than $520 million for Friday night's drawing after no one won the top prize on Tuesday night.

The winning numbers will be drawn around 11 p.m. Friday night and we will have the results below.

Mega Millions 2/23/24 winning numbers?:Past winners offer clues to jackpot

If someone wins the Mega Millions jackpot on Friday and they choose the cash option, they can walk away with an estimated $247.1 million.

Check below for the winning numbers for Friday, Feb. 23.

Mega Millions winning numbers: 2/23/24

The winning numbers were 4, 6, 40, 41 and 60 with a Mega Ball of 11. The Megaplier was 5X.

Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY network.

Did anyone win Mega Millions?

There were no jackpot or Match 5 winners for the Feb. 23 drawing, according to the Mega Millions website.

To view the list of past winners, visit the Mega Millions website.

How to play the Mega Millions

To buy a ticket, you can either ask for a "Quick Pick" or an "Easy Pick," where a computer will generate numbers randomly, or you can pick the numbers yourself. If you’re picking your own numbers,  You will need to pick six Mega Millions numbers total: Five numbers between 1-70 (the white balls) and the gold Mega Ball number, which is one number between 1-25.

In certain states, for an extra dollar, you may be able to add the "Megaplier," which multiplies all non-grand prize winnings by a factor of two, three, four or five.

Where can you buy lottery tickets?

Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.

You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington D.C. and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.

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