Jackpot Rises to $1.15 Billion for Next Drawing
The much-anticipated Christmas Eve Mega Millions drawing did not produce a jackpot winner, leaving the massive prize to grow even larger. As of Dec. 24, the jackpot had reached a staggering $1 billion, offering an estimated $448.8 million lump-sum payout after taxes. This marked one of the largest jackpots in Mega Millions history, with the potential to be the seventh-largest ever if won. Despite the excitement surrounding the Christmas Eve drawing, no one managed to claim the top prize.
A Rare Christmas Eve Jackpot Winner?
While no one hit the Christmas Eve the Mega Millions jackpot lottery did bring some holiday cheer to four lucky players who each won $1 million in the Match 5 category. These fortunate winners hailed from California, Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Wyoming. While the Christmas Eve drawing didn’t see a jackpot winner, it’s worth noting that Mega Millions reported that only one person had ever won the jackpot on Christmas Eve in the history of the game.
The jackpot, which had been growing steadily since the last win in September, was one of the biggest to date. The prize had steadily climbed since Sept. 10, when a ticket sold in Texas won $810 million. This latest jackpot had certainly caught the attention of hopeful players everywhere, though it wasn’t to be this time.
What’s Next for Mega Millions Players?
With no winner on Dec. 24, the Mega Millions jackpot has now grown to an estimated $1.15 billion for the next drawing, scheduled for Dec. 27. The excitement continues to build as players eagerly await the opportunity to try their luck once again at winning one of the largest lottery jackpots in history.
For those following along, the winning numbers from the Dec. 24 drawing were: 11, 14, 38, 45, 46, and the Megaball number was 3. The Megaplier was 3X, multiplying any non-jackpot prizes by three. The lottery is sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
As the next drawing approaches, lottery players across the country will be hoping that the new year will bring a lucky winner to claim the growing jackpot.
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