Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $1 15 Billion 2024 12 25

As of December 25, 2024, the Mega Millions jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.15 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers in the Christmas Eve drawing.
NEW YORK POST

The winning numbers from the December 24 drawing were 11, 14, 38, 45, 46, and Mega Ball 3. While the jackpot remained unclaimed, four tickets sold in California, Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Wyoming matched all five white balls, each earning a $1 million prize.
NEW YORK POST

This marks the seventh time in Mega Millions history that the jackpot has exceeded $1 billion. The current prize ranks as the fifth-largest in the game's history. The last jackpot win occurred on September 10, 2024, when a ticket in Texas secured an $810 million prize.
NEW YORK POST

The next drawing is scheduled for Friday, December 27, 2024, at 11 p.m. ET. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350. Tickets are available for $2 each in 45 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Winners can choose between an annuity option, providing annual payments over 30 years, or a lump-sum cash option, estimated at $516.1 million for the upcoming drawing. Both options are subject to federal and state taxes.
NEW YORK POST

Given the holiday season, officials anticipate increased ticket sales, as many individuals purchase tickets as gifts or partake in the excitement of a potential life-changing win. However, they emphasize the importance of responsible play and remind participants of the low odds of w