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Mega Millions jackpot over $1.15 billion. How to play, when the next drawing is

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Feeling lucky? The Mega Million jackpot is expected to rise to over $1.15 billion ahead of Friday’s drawing.

That’s the fifth-largest Mega Millions jackpot ever. The one time cash payout would be about $516.1 million, according to the New Hampshire Lottery.

The jackpot has been growing since Sept. 10.

“We can only imagine what a winner could do with this $1.15 billion jackpot prize—the possibilities are endless,” said Charlie McIntyre, Executive Director, New Hampshire Lottery said in a press release. “Mega Millions sales are picking up in a big way—we are seeing it on NH iLottery and we are hearing directly from our retailers. The sales momentum has been building for weeks but now with this massive, billion-dollar-plus jackpot on the line, sales are coming fast and furious. Everyone here at the New Hampshire Lottery is hoping we can crown a lucky New Hampshire winner to close out 2024!”

If you’re looking to get in the action, here’s what to know.

When is the next Mega Million jackpot drawing?

Mega Millions drawings are on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:59 p.m. The next one will be on Friday, Dec. 27 at 10:59 p.m.

How to play the Mega Millions

In order to buy a ticket, you’ll have to visit your local convenience store, gas station or grocery store. In New Hampshire, you can buy a lottery ticket online.

To play, you will need to pick six numbers. Five numbers will be white balls ranging from 1 to 70. The gold Mega Ball is one number between 1 and 25. 

If you believe the odds are against you, ask for a  ”Quick Pick“ or an  ”Easy Pick,” the computer will randomly generate the numbers for you. 

Players can add the ”Megaplier“ for $1, which can increase non-grand prize winnings by two, three, four or five times. The Megaplier is drawn before the Mega Millions numbers on Tuesday and Friday.

There are 15 Megapiler balls in all:

  • 2X, five balls
  • 3X, six balls
  • 4X, three balls
  • 5X, one ball

Where 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, and in New Hampshire you can buy a Mega Million ticket online.

Mega Millions winning numbers for 12/24/24

The winning numbers from the Tuesday, Dec. 24 Mega Millions drawing were: 11, 14, 38, 45, 46 Megaball: 3

Megaplier: 3X

Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.

What were the largest Mega Millions jackpots?

The top 10 largest Mega Millions jackpots were as follows:

  • $1.602 billion, August 8, 2023
  • $1.537 billion, October 23, 2018
  • $1.348 billion, January 13, 2023
  • $1.337 billion, July 29, 2022
  • $1.15 billion, December 27, 2024 (anticipated)
  • $1.128 billion, March 26, 2024
  • $1.050 billion, January 22, 2021
  • $810 million, September 10, 2024
  • $656 million, March 30, 2012
  • $648 million, December 17, 2013

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