Lottery Results for May 12, 2026

May 13, 2026, 11:38
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Introduction

This report shows the lottery results for Maryland, Missouri, and the Mega Millions game.

Main Body

The Mega Millions numbers were 17, 32, 35, 40, 47 and the Mega Ball was 17. No one won the big prize of $232 million. Now, the next prize is $251 million. In Maryland, shops pay prizes up to $600. For more money, people go to special offices. People with prizes over $5,000 must go to the main office. In Missouri, shops also pay prizes up to $600. For more money, people go to regional offices. They must make an appointment first. Both states ask for a signed ticket and an ID card. People must show their tax papers to get big prizes.

Conclusion

No one won the Mega Millions jackpot on May 12. Maryland and Missouri finished their daily games.

Learning

The 'Money Movement' Pattern

Look at how the text describes where people go to get their money. This is a great way to learn how to talk about locations and requirements.

1. Simple Destination Logic

  • Small prize → Shop
  • Medium prize → Special/Regional office
  • Big prize → Main office

2. The 'Must' Rule When something is 100% necessary, we use must.

  • Example: "People must go to the main office."
  • Example: "They must make an appointment."

3. Useful Word Pairs Instead of just saying 'money,' the text uses these specific words for A2 learners:

  • Prize (the money you win)
  • Jackpot (the biggest prize)
  • Tax papers (official documents for the government)

Quick Tip: To move from A1 to A2, stop saying 'I need to' and start using 'I must' for official rules!

Vocabulary Learning

lottery (n.)
A game of chance where people buy tickets for a chance to win money.
Example:She bought a lottery ticket hoping to win a big prize.
prize (n.)
Something given as a reward for winning or achieving something.
Example:The winner received a large prize for winning the competition.
ticket (n.)
A small piece of paper that proves you have paid for something or that you are allowed to enter.
Example:You need to show your ticket to enter the concert.
office (n.)
A place where people work, usually with desks and computers.
Example:He went to the office to submit his application.
appointment (n.)
A scheduled meeting or time set for a specific purpose.
Example:She made an appointment with the doctor for next week.
tax (n.)
Money that people pay to the government from their income or purchases.
Example:You must pay tax on your income.
ID (n.)
A document that proves your identity, such as a driver's license or passport.
Example:You need to bring your ID to prove you are over 18.
card (n.)
A small piece of plastic or paper used for identification or payment.
Example:He swiped his card at the cashier.
state (n.)
A region or area that is part of a country, with its own government.
Example:Maryland is a state on the East Coast.
game (n.)
An activity with rules that people play for enjoyment or competition.
Example:They played a game of chess during lunch.