A single Mega Millions ticket in California matched all six numbers to win the $1.22 billion lottery jackpot in Friday night’s drawing.
The jackpot is the ninth largest the nation has ever seen and the fifth largest jackpot in Mega Million’s history.
Here are the numbers and results for the Friday, Dec. 27, lottery drawing jackpot worth $1.22 billion with a cash option of $549.7 million.
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Mega Millions numbers 12/27/24
Friday night’s winning numbers were 3, 7, 37, 49, 55, and the Mega Ball was 6. The Megaplier was 3X.
Did anyone win Mega Millions last night, Friday, December 27th, 2024?
A single ticket bought in California matched all six winning numbers to win the Mega Millions jackpot.
Two tickets purchased in California, a ticket sold in Arizona, a ticket bought in Missouri and a ticket picked up in Texas matched all five numbers except for the Mega Ball worth $1 million each.
Where was the winning Mega Millions ticket won?
The winning Mega Millions ticket was won in Cottonwood, Calif.
Where was the winning Mega Millions ticket sold?
The winning Mega Millions ticket was sold at a Circle K gas station 3505 Rhonda Road in Cottonwood, Calif.
Where is Cottonwood, California?
Cottonwood is located in Shasta County in northern California.
Cottonwood, California map
How many Mega Millions numbers do you need to win a payout prize?
You only need to match one number in Mega Millions to win a prize. However, that number must be the Mega Ball, worth $2.
What is the Mega Millions payout on matching 2 lottery numbers?
Matching two numbers won’t win anything in Mega Millions unless one of the numbers is the Mega Ball. A ticket matching one of the five numbers and the Mega Ball is worth $4. Visit www.megamillions.com for a complete list of payout information.
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How much is the 12/31/24 Mega Millions drawing jackpot?
The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing resets to an estimated $20 million with a cash option of $9.0 million, according to megamillions.com.
When is the Mega Millions next drawing? What are the draw days?
Drawings are held two times per week at approximately 10 p.m. CT every Tuesday and Friday. You can watch drawings via YouTube.
How much does a Mega Millions lottery ticket cost to play?
A Mega Millions ticket costs $2 per play. For an additional $1, players can add the Megaplier to potentially increase their winnings outside of the jackpot.
How to play Mega Millions in 2024
Here’s how to play Mega Millions:
Mega Millions 2024 drawing jackpot lottery winners
Here is the list of 2024 Mega Millions jackpot wins, according to megamillions.com:
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Top 10 Mega Millions lottery drawing jackpots
Here are the all-time top 10 Mega Millions jackpots, according to megamillions.com:
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$1.58 billion — Aug. 8, 2023; Florida.
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$1.537 billion — Oct. 23, 2018; South Carolina.
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$1.35 billion — Jan. 13, 2023; Maine.
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$1.337 billion — July 29, 2022; Illinois.
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1.22 billion — Dec. 27, 2024; California.
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$1.13 billion — March 26, 2024; New Jersey.
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$1.05 billion — Jan. 22, 2021; Michigan.
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$800 million — Sept. 10, 2024; Texas.
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$656 million — Mar. 30, 2012; Kansas, Illinois, Maryland.
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$648 million — Dec. 17, 2013; California, Georgia.
Top 10 Powerball, Mega Millions lottery drawing jackpots in U.S. history
Here are the nation’s all-time top 10 Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots, according to powerball.com:
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$2.04 billion, Powerball — Nov. 7, 2022; California.
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$1.765 billion, Powerball — Oct. 11, 2023; California.
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$1.586 billion, Powerball — Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida, Tennessee.
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$1.58 billion, Mega Millions — Aug. 8, 2023; Florida.
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$1.537 billion, Mega Millions — Oct. 23, 2018; South Carolina.
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$1.35 billion, Mega Millions — Jan. 13, 2023; Maine.
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$1.337 billion, Mega Millions — July 29, 2022; Illinois.
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$1.33 billion, Powerball — April 6, 2024; Oregon.
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$1.22 billion, Mega Millions — California.
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$1.13 billion, Mega Millions — March 26, 2024; New Jersey.
How much is the Powerball drawing jackpot on 12/28/24?
The current Powerball jackpot continues to grow to an estimated $145 million with a cash option of $66.2 million, after no one matched all six numbers from Wednesday night’s drawing.
Powerball winning numbers 12/25/24
The winning numbers for Monday night’s drawing were 22, 42, 44, 57, 64, and the Powerball is 18. The Power Play was 2X.
Chris Sims is a digital content producer for Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.
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