The seventh-largest Mega Millions jackpot in history is up for grabs in the next drawing, with an estimated value of $944 million. If won at this level, it would also be the largest prize ever won in December. The jackpot has been growing since it was last won in September for $810 million. The next drawing is on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024
The seventh-largest Mega Millions jackpot in history is up for grabs in the next drawing. The jackpot stands at an estimated $944 million, including a $429.4 million cash option. If won at the current level, it would also be the largest prize ever won in December. The grand prize has been growing since it was last won in September in Texas for $810 million, lottery officials said. A $1.128 billion prize was won in New Jersey on March 26, 2024, but no one has yet to claim the jackpot.
Two were sold in Indiana, with one each in Arkansas, Illinois and Pennsylvania.Nationwide, 48 tickets matched four white balls plus the Mega Ball to win the third-tier prize of $10,000 each. Eleven of those were actually worth $20,000 each because they also included the optional Megaplier.There were 2,068,988 winning tickets at all prize levels in total, officials said. RELATED: Virginia teacher discovers $1.5M lottery win one stoplight at a timeDrawings are conducted at 11 p.m.
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