One lucky lottery player could get a big gift on Christmas Eve: the Mega Millions jackpot is worth almost $1 billion.
Tuesday's withdrawal is for an estimated $970 million, or $439.9 million in cash, according to the lottery. The jackpot continues to roll since it was last won in Texas on September 10 for $810 million.
No ticket matches all six numbers during the last friday night drawingWith white balls 2, 20, 51, 56 and 67, as well as the gold mega ball 19.
Only 13 Mega Millions jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2022. If someone wins Tuesday, it will be the second Mega Millions jackpot win on Christmas Eve. Someone in New York won a $68 million jackpot on Christmas Eve in 2002, but the prize went unclaimed.
Very few Mega Millions jackpots have been won this year. It has been won only three times, which is the fewest wins in a single year since the sport began. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350.
According to Mega Millions, the current jackpot will be the seventh largest jackpot in history. Last year, a winner won in Florida The biggest jackpot ever, Winning $1.602 billion in the August 8 drawing.
Mega Millions tickets are available in 45 of the 50 US states, in addition to Washington, DC and the US Virgin Islands. Tickets are $2 per game. Drawings are held Tuesdays and Fridays at 11pm EST.
Beware of Lottery Scams
People planning to play lottery should be careful lottery scamsAccording to the Federal Trade Commission, lottery scams usually involve receiving a call, email or letter saying you have won a sweepstakes, lottery or prize. Some scams may ask people to pay money to get access to their winnings.
mega millions says that no lottery representative will ever call, text or e-mail anyone about winning a prize. The game also notes that larger jackpots attract the attention of potential scammers.
“While people need to remain vigilant at all times, it is especially true During big jackpot periods, according to the lottery's website.
Changes are coming to Mega Millions
Mega Millions tickets are going to get more expensive next year. Starting in April 2025, it will cost $5 per game, more than double the current $2 per ticket.
Ticket prices will change big jackpot And according to Mega Millions, the chances of winning are better. The April change will be the second price increase since Mega Millions launched.
Joshua Johnston, lead director of the Mega Millions Consortium, said when the news was announced, “We are creating a game that both our existing players and those new to Mega Millions will love and be excited to play.” “We expect jackpots worth billions of dollars more than ever before, which means as the jackpots climb, more billionaires and many more millionaires will be created, plus the game will help support great causes everywhere Mega Millions is played. “Will continue that important legacy.”