The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow, growing to No. 9 on the all-time national lottery list and the game’s fifth-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history after no one matched all six numbers from Tuesday night’s lottery drawing.

Grab your tickets and let’s see if you’re the game’s newest millionaire.

Here are the numbers for Friday, December 27’s lottery drawing jackpot, worth $1.22 billion with a cash option of $549.7 million.

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Mega Millions numbers 12/27/24

Friday evening’s drawing will take place at 10 p.m. CT. The winning numbers on Tuesday night were 11, 14, 38, 45, 46 and the Mega Ball was 3. The Megaplier was 3X.

Did anyone win Mega Millions last night, Friday December 27th, 2024?

Results are still pending.

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How many Mega Millions numbers do you need to win a payout prize?

In Mega Millions you only have to match one number to win a prize. However, that number must be the $2 Mega Ball.

What is the Mega Millions payout if two lottery numbers match?

If two numbers match, you won’t win anything in Mega Millions unless one of the numbers is the Mega Ball. A ticket that matches any of the five numbers and the Mega Ball is worth $4. Visit www.megamillions.com for a full list of withdrawal information.

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What is the jackpot for the Mega Millions drawing on 12/27/24?

According to megamillions.com, the Mega Millions jackpot for Friday’s drawing is currently an estimated $1.22 billion with a cash option of $549.7 million.

When will the next Mega Millions drawing take place? What are the drawing days?

Drawings take place twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays at approximately 10:00 p.m. CT. You can view drawings on YouTube.

How much does it cost to play a Mega Millions lottery ticket?

A Mega Millions ticket costs $2 per game. For an additional $1, players can add the Megaplier to potentially increase their non-jackpot winnings.

How to play Mega Millions in 2024

How to play Mega Millions:

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Powerball winning numbers 12/25/24

The winning numbers for Monday night’s drawing were 22, 42, 44, 57, 64 and the Powerball is 18. The Power Play was 2X.

How much is the Powerball drawing jackpot on 12/28/24?

The current Powerball jackpot continues to grow to an estimated $145 million with a cash option of $66.2 million after no one matched all six numbers from Wednesday night’s drawing.

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Here is the list of Mega Millions jackpot prizes in 2024, according to megamillions.com:

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Top 10 Mega Millions Lotto Jackpots

Here are the ten best Mega Millions jackpots of all time, according to megamillions.com:

1. $1.58 billion – August 8, 2023; Florida.

2. $1.537 billion – October 23, 2018; South Carolina.

3. $1.35 billion – January 13, 2023; Maine.

4. $1.337 billion – July 29, 2022; Illinois.

5. 1.22 billion – December 27, 2024; Still open.

6. $1.13 billion – March 26, 2024; New Jersey.

7. $1.05 billion – January 22, 2021; Michigan.

8. $800 million – September 10, 2024; Texas.

9. $656 million – March 30, 2012; Kansas, Illinois, Maryland.

10. $648 million – December 17, 2013; California, Georgia.

The 10 largest Powerball and Mega Millions lottery jackpots in US history

Here are the country’s top ten Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots of all time, according to powerball.com:

1. $2.04 billion, Powerball – November 7, 2022; California.

2. $1.765 billion, Powerball — Oct. 11, 2023; California.

3. $1.586 billion, Powerball – January 13, 2016; California, Florida, Tennessee.

4. $1.58 billion, Mega millions – August 8, 2023; Florida.

5. $1.537 billion, Mega millions – Oct 23, 2018; South Carolina.

6. $1.35 billion, Mega millions – January 13, 2023; Maine.

7. $1.337 billion, Mega millions — July 29, 2022; Illinois.

8. $1.33 billion, Powerball – April 6, 2024; Oregon.

9. $1.22 billion, Mega millions —TBD.

10. $1.13 billion, Mega millions – March 26, 2024; New Jersey.

Chris Sims is a digital content producer for Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.

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