When is the next Mega Millions drawing? The jackpot increases to $579 million

There aren’t many people in this world who would say no to a million dollars, let alone over $500 million. If time passes and the Mega Millions jackpot is still unclaimed, one lucky person may have the chance to become a mega millionaire overnight.

The Mega Million jackpot increased from $541 million to $579 million, for an estimated lump sum payout of $276.6 million after taxes, the lottery said.

The next drawing takes place on Friday evening at 11pm ET, so anyone interested in a chance at winning the huge jackpot should make sure they have their tickets beforehand.

This is a photo of a lottery machine in Des Plaines, Illinois. The next Mega Millions drawing has a jackpot of $579 million, with a flat payout of more than $270 million.

Over half billion dollar

The jackpot is the tenth largest of all time, according to a press release from the lottery.

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All jackpots won in 2024 entered the top 10 highest jackpots of all time, with the highest prize being $1.13 billion, with an estimated take-home value of $536.6 million.

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When is the next Mega Millions drawing?

Winning numbers for the $579 million jackpot will be drawn on Friday, December 6 at 11:00 p.m. ET.

How to play Mega Millions

To purchase a ticket, you’ll need to visit your local supermarket, gas station, or convenience store – and in a few states you can purchase tickets online.

To play you must select six numbers. Five numbers are white balls ranging from 1 to 70. The gold mega ball is a number between 1 and 25.

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

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

There are 15 Megapiler balls in total:

2X, five balls
3X, six balls
4X, three balls
5X, one bullet

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.

You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the USA TODAY Network’s official digital lottery courier, in the following U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey , New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington, DC and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to select your lottery game and numbers, place your order, view your ticket and collect your winnings – all from your phone or home computer.

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