When is the next Mega Millions drawing? Jackpot up to $1.15 billion, 6th largest ever

There was no early present for lottery players on Christmas Eve as no one won the Mega Millions jackpot worth $1 billion.With no grand prize winner, the jackpot now is approaching record levels as it climbs to $1.15 billion with a cash value of $516.1 million. The jackpot is the sixth largest in the game's history and the highest total of 2024, surpassing the $1.13 billion jackpot winner from New Jersey in March, according the Mega Millions lottery.Here's when you can grab your tickets for the next drawing:Mega Millions winning numbers 12/24/24The winning numbers from the Tuesday, Dec. 24, drawing were 11-14-38-45-46 and the Mega Ball was 3. The Megaplier was 3X.Did anyone win the Mega Millions on Friday, December 24, 2024?There was no grand prize winner, but there was a Match 5 winner worth $1 million in California, Missouri, Pennsylvania and Wyoming.When is the next Mega Millions drawing?The next drawing will be on Friday, Dec. 27, at 11 p.m. ET.Mega Millions drawings are held twice a week, every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET.What times does Mega Millions close?In Delaware, tickets may be purchased until 9:45 p.m. ET on the day of the drawing.In New Jersey and Pennsylvania, you can purchase tickets until 9:59 p.m.How to play the Mega Millions lotteryWhen purchasing a Mega Millions ticket, you can select six numbers. The first five will be chosen from a range of 1 to 70 for the white balls, and the last number will be chosen from 1 to 25 for the coveted golden Mega Ball. For those who may find it daunting to pick their own numbers, the option to select Easy Pick or Quick Pick is available, which will randomly generate the numbers for your ticket.How much are Mega Millions tickets?The Powerball costs $2 per play.In Pennsylvania, you can buy tickets online: www.pailottery.com/games/draw-games/.Tickets can be bought online as well in New Jersey: njlotto.com.What is the largest Mega Millions jackpot?$1.602 billion – Aug. 8, 2023 – FL$1.537 billion – Oct. 23, 2018 – SC$1.348 billion – Jan. 13, 2023 – ME$1.337 billion – July 29, 2022 – IL$1.128 billion – March 29, 2024 - NJ$1.15 billion – Dec. 27, 2024 – TBD$1.05 billion – Jan. 22, 2021 – MI$810 million – Sept. 10, 2024 – TX$656 million – March 30, 2012 – IL, KS, MD$648 million – Dec. 17, 2013 – CA, GA