The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to $1.15 billion after no winner was declared on Christmas Eve. The next drawing will be held on Friday with an estimated cash prize of $516.1 million. Will you be the next big winner?
Summary – No one won the Mega Millions jackpot on Christmas Eve, causing the prize to surge to a massive $1.15 billion for the next drawing on Friday. This marks the fifth-largest prize in the game’s history.
Mega Millions Jackpot Grows After No Winner on Christmas Eve
Despite many hopefuls, no one matched all six numbers in Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing, pushing the jackpot to a staggering $1.15 billion. The winning numbers were 11, 14, 38, 45, 46, and Mega Ball 3.
$1.15 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot Up for Grabs on Friday
The next Mega Millions drawing will be held on Friday, with an estimated cash prize of $516.1 million. This is the fifth-largest jackpot in the game’s history, and the seventh time the prize has surpassed $1 billion.
Past Mega Millions Jackpots Over $1 Billion
- October 2018: $1.537 billion (South Carolina)
- January 2021: $1.050 billion (Michigan)
- July 2022: $1.337 billion (Illinois)
- January 2023: $1.348 billion (Maine)
- August 2023: $1.602 billion (Florida)
- March 2024: $1.128 billion (New Jersey)
Mega Millions Ticket Sales Soar with Growing Jackpot
Lottery retailers reported a surge in ticket sales leading up to Christmas Eve, with many hoping to win the billion-dollar prize.
How to Play Mega Millions
Mega Millions tickets cost $2 and drawings are held at 11 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays in Atlanta, Georgia.
