Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $1.15 Billion for Friday's Drawing

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The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.15 billion ahead of the Friday night drawing. This jackpot is one of the largest in the game's history and potentially the fifth-largest ever recorded. The drawing is set to take place at 11 p.m. ET on December 27, 2024.

To win the jackpot, players must match all six numbers on their ticket, including the Mega Ball. The game involves selecting five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25. Tickets for the game cost $2 each, and players can choose their numbers or opt for a Quick Pick where the numbers are randomly selected by a machine.

The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350, while the odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24. The last time a Mega Millions jackpot was won was on September 10, 2024, with a prize of $800 million sold in Texas.

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If a player wins the $1.15 billion jackpot, they can choose between taking the full amount in 30 annual payments or opting for a cash payout of approximately $516.1 million. The jackpot has been growing since it was last won, and the current amount reflects several rollovers due to no ticket matching all six numbers in recent drawings.

Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $1.15 Billion for Friday's Drawing

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