The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to an estimated $944 million for the Christmas Eve drawing, after no ticket matched all six numbers in Friday's drawing
Key Details
- Jackpot increased from $862 million to $944 million
- Winner can choose between annuitized payments or a lump sum of $429.4 million
- Friday's winning numbers were: 2, 20, 51, 56, 67, with Mega Ball 19
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- Five tickets won $1 million by matching the first five numbers
- Winning tickets were sold in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, and Pennsylvania
- Odds of winning are approximately 1 in 302.5 million
The drawing is part of what Mega Millions calls the "most unusual jackpot year," with multiple massive prizes awarded in 2024.