Lottery players are checking their tickets with bated breath as the Mega Millions jackpot hits an estimated $157 million for tonight’s drawing, Friday, January 2.
The winning numbers for January 2 are: 6, 13, 34, 43, 52, and the yellow Mega Ball is 4.
The drawing comes exactly one month after the last major win, when a lucky player in New Jersey secured a $90 million jackpot on December 2.
Since then, the prize pool has rolled over repeatedly, fueling excitement across the country. In comparison, the current Powerball jackpot stands at $64 million.
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Drawings are held at 11 p.m. ET.
If a winner isn’t determined tonight, the prize will roll over to the next drawing on Tuesday, January 6.
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