The next Mega Millions drawing will take place on Christmas Eve, with the jackpot reaching $1 billion

Santa Claus may not be the only one who gives generous gifts on Christmas Eve.

The Mega Millions jackpot is steadily climbing toward the billion dollar mark ahead of today’s drawing and remains the seventh largest Mega Millions jackpot of all time.

The last jackpot was won on September 10th. A single winner from Texas won an $800 million jackpot – previously holding the title of seventh largest jackpot.

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How much is the Mega Millions jackpot now?

Since no winning ticket was announced on Friday, The estimated grand prize has grown to $1 billion – we are getting closer and closer to the unusual billion dollar milestone.

Regardless of whether it exceeds $1 billion, it will still be the seventh-largest Mega Millions jackpot of all time and the 12th-largest U.S. jackpot in the lottery’s history.

The drawing provides an estimated lump sum of $448.8 million after taxes. If won, it would be the largest jackpot ever won in December.

When is the next Mega Millions drawing? Check out the time for Christmas Eve

The next Mega Millions drawing will take place tonight (Tuesday December 24th). The drawings take place 10pm CT every Tuesday and Friday.

What are the Mega Millions winning numbers for Tuesday?

Tuesday’s winning numbers were 11-14-38-45-46, Megaball: 3, Megaplier: 3x.

Mega Millions winning numbers for Friday December 20th

Friday’s winning numbers were 02-20-51-56-67, Megaball: 19, Megaplier: 2x.

While no one hit the jackpot, there were five tickets with all five white balls winning $1 million each. The winning tickets were sold in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana (two tickets) and Pennsylvania.

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How to play Mega Millions

To purchase a ticket you must visit your local supermarket, gas station or convenience store.

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 ask for a “quick pick” or “easy pick,” 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:

2Xfive balls
3Xsix balls
4Xthree balls
5Xa ball

Where to buy Mega Millions 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.

LIST: The 10 Biggest Mega Millions Jackpots of All Time

Here are the ten biggest Mega Millions jackpots ever won, according to the lottery.

$1.602 billion, August 8, 2023: Won in Florida
$1.537 billion, October 23, 2018: Won in South Carolina
$1.348 billion, January 13, 2023: Won in Maine
$1.337 billion: July 29, 2022: Won in Illinois
$1.1 billion, March 23, 2024: Won in New Jersey
$1.05 billion, January 22, 2021: Won in Michigan
Current jackpot
$800 million, September 10, 2024: Won in Texas
$656 million, March 30, 2012: Three winners in Illinois, Kansas, Maryland
$648 million, December 17, 2013: Two winners in California, Georgia

What are the chances of winning the Mega Millions jackpot?

The odds of winning the jackpot are 302,575,350 to 1. The odds of hitting all five white balls are 12,607,306 to 1.

Jackpot: 1 to 302,575,350
$1,000,000: 1 in 12,607,306
$10,000: 1 in 931,001
$500: 1 in 38,792
$200: 1 in 14,547
$10: 1 in 606
$10: 1 in 693
$4: 1 in 89
$2: 1 of 37
Overall odds of winning a prize: 1 in 24

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