The Mega Millions jackpot has reached a staggering $1.15 billion after no winning ticket was drawn on Tuesday, making it the fifth-largest prize in the game’s history and offering a potential belated Christmas gift for one lucky player.
Mega Millions tickets cost $2 each, but the odds of winning the jackpot are a daunting 1 in 302,575,350. However, the odds of winning any prize are a more encouraging 1 in 24.
Tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The drawings take place at 11 p.m. EST on Tuesdays and Fridays in Atlanta.
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This massive jackpot has generated significant excitement across the country, with many hoping to start the new year with a life-changing win.
“This is an incredible opportunity for someone to win a truly life-altering amount of money,” said a Mega Millions spokesperson. “We encourage everyone to play responsibly and dream big!”
Here’s a look at the top 10 largest U.S. jackpots won to date:
- $2.04 billion, Powerball, November 7, 2022 (California)
- $1.765 billion, Powerball, October 11, 2023 (California)
- $1.602 billion, Mega Millions, August 8, 2023 (Florida)
- $1.586 billion, Powerball, January 13, 2016 (California, Florida, Tennessee)
- $1.537 billion, Mega Millions, October 23, 2018 (South Carolina)
- $1.348 billion, Mega Millions, January 13, 2023 (Maine)
- $1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022 (Illinois)
- $1.326 billion, Powerball, April 7, 2024 (Oregon)
- $1.13 billion, Mega Millions, March 26, 2024 (New Jersey)
- $1.08 billion, Powerball, July 19, 2023 (California)
As the anticipation builds for Friday’s drawing, players across the country are holding their breath and hoping to become the next big winner.
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