Mega Millions winning numbers for January 7 drawing: Jackpot rises to $62 million

The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to $62 million for Tuesday's drawing after no one won the top prize on Friday.If someone matches all six numbers, they can choose a one-time cash payment of $27.4 million. The winning numbers were drawn just after 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday and we have the results below.The drawing comes on the heels of a major Mega Million win of more than $1 billion. A lucky player in California won the jackpot on Dec. 27.According to the lottery, only four Mega Millions jackpots were won in 2024, with the past year seeing the fewest jackpots won in a calendar year since the game began in 2002.Mega Millions winning numbers for 1/7/25The winning numbers from the Tuesday, Jan. 7 Mega Millions drawing are: 20, 24, 33, 39, 48 Megaball: 18Megaplier: 2XWinning lottery numbers are sponsored byJackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.Did anyone win the Mega Millions? Winners will be added here once announced by lottery officials.To view the list of past winners, visit the Mega Millions website.How to play the Mega MillionsTo play the Mega Millions, you have to buy a ticket. You can do this at a variety of locations, including your local convenience store, gas station, or even grocery store. In some states, Mega Millions tickets can be bought online.Once you have your ticket, you need to pick six numbers. Five of them will be white balls with numbers from 1 to 70. The gold Mega Ball ranges from 1 to 25.If you’re feeling especially unlucky, or don’t want to go through the hassle of picking, you can ask for a "Quick Pick" or an "Easy Pick.” These options let the computer randomly generate numbers for you.For an extra dollar, players can add the “Megaplier,” which increases non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, or five times. The Megaplier is drawn before six Mega Millions numbers are drawn.There are 15 Megapiler balls in all:2X, five balls3X, six balls4X, three balls5X, one ballWhere can you buy lottery tickets?Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.You can also order tickets online throughJackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. Must be 18+, 21+ in AZ and 19+ in NE. Not affiliated with any State Lottery. Gambling Problem? Call 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY); 1-800-327-5050 (MA); 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR); 1-800-981-0023 (PR); 1-800-GAMBLER (all others). Visitjackpocket.com/tos for full terms.Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@gannett.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.