Mega Millions Jackpot Lottery Numbers: $1.15 Billion Prize

Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $1.15 Billion for Holiday Draw; Check Lottery Numbers The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to an incredible $1.15 billion after no tickets matched all six numbers in the latest drawing. This grand prize is the largest ever offered in December and the fifth-largest in the game’s history. The next drawing will take place this Friday. Tuesday’s winning numbers were: 11, 14, 38, 45, 46, and the Mega Ball 3. Although no one claimed the jackpot, four tickets matched the first five numbers, each winning $1 million. These tickets were sold in California, Missouri, Wyoming, and Pennsylvania. This is only the seventh time the Mega Millions jackpot has exceeded $1 billion. Previous billion-dollar prizes were won in South Carolina (2018), Michigan (2021), Illinois (2022), and Florida (2023). The largest jackpot ever, $1.602 billion, was claimed in Florida earlier this year. How to Play and Win To play Mega Millions, select five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25. Tickets cost $2 each and are sold in 45 states, Washington, DC, and the US Virgin Islands. Drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET. Starting in April 2025, ticket prices will increase to $5, with enhanced odds and bigger starting jackpots. This is the second price adjustment since Mega Millions began in 2002. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot remain steep at approximately 1 in 302.5 million. However, there are plenty of smaller prizes at various levels, so even matching some of the numbers can make you a winner. Will this holiday season bring a life-changing gift for one lucky player? Check your Mega Millions jackpot lottery numbers after the next drawing! About Latest Posts Having been a fan of dance music and Armin van Buuren since 2003, I was inspired to start my own electronic music publication with a very simple, and clear goal - to share electronic music with old, and new fans alike. Working alongside a great team has made me keep that goal alive, and build on it.