Mega Millions Drawing 10/23/18

Due to "technical difficulties," the Mega Millions drawing for Friday, Oct. 21, 2021 was delayed for nearly an hour.

Instead of the balls being drawn, viewers who tuned in to the broadcast at 11 p.m. saw an announcement from the lottery officials:

"Due to technical difficulties, tonight's drawing has been temporarily halted. Once the malfunction is corrected, the drawing will continue under supervision of the auditor."

Shortly before midnight, the Mega Millions winning numbers for Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 were posted on the lottery website:

15 - 26 - 28 - 35 - 45 and Megaball 4

Megaplier was 3x

A screenshot of the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021.

The jackpot was an estimated $22 million with a cash option of $15.4 million, according to the Mega Millions website.

Recent Winner:$108 million Mega Millions winning ticket sold in Arizona

Meanwhile, the Powerball jackpot was at $116 million with a cash option of $81.4 million, according to the Powerball website.

Powerball winner:$699.8 million Powerball winning ticket sold in California

Until recently, lottery winners in New Jersey were required to be identified, but now winners will be able to stay anonymous under a new law that was signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.

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Top Mega Millions jackpots

$1.537 billion, Oct. 23, 2018: Won in South Carolina
$1.05 billion, Jan. 22, 2021: Won in Michigan
$656 million, March 30, 2012: Three winners in Illinois, Kansas, Maryland
$648 million, Dec. 17, 2013: Two winners in California, Georgia
$543 million, July 24, 2018: Won in California
$536 million, July 8, 20116: Won in Indiana
$533 million: March 30, 2018: Won in New Jersey
$522 million: June 7, 2019: Won in California
$515 million: May 21, 2021: Won in Pennsylvania
$451 million, Jan. 5, 2018: Won in Florida