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Mega Millions winning numbers for Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024 lottery drawing worth $970 million

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After no grand prize winner from Friday’s drawing, the Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday is up to $970 million with a cash value of $439.9 million.

The current jackpot is the seventh largest ever, the Mega Millions lottery said in a press release. All the jackpots won in 2024 were ranked in the top 10 highest jackpots ever. The highest win this year was $1.13 billion, with an estimated take-home value of $536.6 million.

That ticket was purchased at a ShopRite Liquor in New Jersey.

Will someone come away from Tuesday’s drawing with an early Christmas gift? Check back later to see.

Mega Millions winning numbers 12/24/24

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Did anyone win the Mega Millions on Friday, December 24, 2024?

Check back later for results.

Mega Millions winning numbers 12/20/24

The winning numbers from the Friday, Dec. 20, drawing were 2-20-51-56-67 and the Mega Ball was 19. The Megaplier was 2X.

Did anyone win the Mega Millions on Friday, December 20, 2024?

There was no grand prize winner, but there were two Match 5 plus winners worth $1 million in Indiana and one each in Arizona, Illinois and Pennsylvania.

When is the next Mega Millions drawing?

The next drawing will be on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 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.

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How to play the Mega Millions lottery

When 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. $1.602 billion – Aug. 8, 2023 – FL
  2. $1.537 billion – Oct. 23, 2018 – SC
  3. $1.348 billion – Jan. 13, 2023 – ME
  4. $1.337 billion – July 29, 2022 – IL
  5. $1.128 billion – March 29, 2024 – NJ
  6. $1.05 billion – Jan. 22, 2021 – MI
  7. $970 million – Dec. 24 2024 – TBD
  8. $810 million – Sept. 10, 2024 – TX
  9. $656 million – March 30, 2012 – IL, KS, MD
  10. $648 million – Dec. 17, 2013 – CA, GA
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