What are the winning Mega Millions numbers for the $1.22 billion jackpot on December 27, 2024? See all the prizes hit in Ohio
Although the winner of the $1.22 billion jackpot in the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, was in California, lottery officials say there were thousands of other winners who hit smaller prizes in Ohio.
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1.22 billion for Friday drawing - 5th largest in history
Pools close for Mega Millions and Megaplier at 10:45 p.m., with the drawing taking place at approximately 11:00 p.m.
Mega Millions $1.22B jackpot drives lottery players to local stores
Jordan Lyons has worked at Joseph’s Beverage Center on Talmadge across from the Franklin Park Mall for nearly one year. During that span, someone has hit the Mega Millions jackpot only three times. Those jackpots, however, were all among the top 10 largest in Mega Millions history. The prize on Dec. 27, 2024, ranked number 5.
Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot is $1.15 billion; Thursday’s Ohio Lottery results
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, Mega Millions jackpot has reached an estimated $1.15 billion, making it the fifth-largest in the lottery’s history. The cash estimate for the jackpot is $516.1 million before taxes.
Who won Mega Millions last night? $1.22B jackpot won by single ticket in California
In addition to the jackpot winner, there were Match 5 $1 million winners in California, Arizona, Missouri and Texas.
Central Ohio residents hope to win big in Mega Millions Jackpot
Lottery Fever is once again sweeping the nation. The Mega Millions Jackpot is currently estimated to be a whopping $1.15 Billion
$1.15B Mega Millions jackpot: How would Ohio’s payout compare to other states?
It now sits at an estimated $1.15 billion, with a cash option of $516.1 million, making it the fifth-largest Mega Millions jackpot on record. A $1.128 billion prize won in New Jersey earlier this year previously held that spot. With its latest growth, the jackpot has become the ninth-largest across Mega Millions and Powerball.
Winning ticket sold for $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot
A winning ticket was sold for the $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot. In Friday night’s drawing, one lucky person in California won the $1.22 billion jackpot with all five winning numbers and the Mega Ball. The winning numbers were 3, 7, 37, 49, and 55. The Mega Ball was 6.
Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion; Sunday’s Ohio Lottery results
The Mega Millions jackpot currently is an estimated $944 million, the seventh largest in the lottery’s history.
Mega Millions winning numbers for Dec. 27 lottery drawing: Jackpot balloons to $1.22 billion
“We know that many people will likely receive tickets to Friday’s drawing as holiday gifts, and what a gift that would turn out to be if you ended up with a ticket worth a $1.15 billion jackpot,” Joshua Johnston, lead director for the Mega Millions Consortium, said in a news release before the jackpot rose again to $1.22 billion.
When is the next Mega Millions drawing? The jackpot has ballooned to over $1 billion.
As the Mega Millions jackpot continues to rise to higher and higher numbers, here is what you need to know ahead of the next ...
Can you buy Mega Millions tickets online?
With $1.15 billion on the line, you might be able to try your luck without standing in line — depending on where you live.