A single American could wake up to a life-changing holiday surprise with the record-breaking Mega Millions jackpot reaching $1 billion for Tuesday night’s drawing. The estimated lump-sum payment would be approximately $448.8 million after taxes. This is the seventh-largest jackpot in the history of the game, surpassing previous records.
According to Joshua Johnston, lead director for the Mega Millions Consortium, “It’s a great time for us to increase the jackpot.” The winning numbers have been announced: 38, 45, 14, 46, 11 with a gold Megaball of 3. Unfortunately, no winners were reported at this time.
To play Mega Millions, players must purchase tickets from local convenience stores or gas stations in participating states, where tickets can also be ordered online through the Jackpocket app. The lottery game involves picking six numbers and has various prize options, including an optional Megaplier feature that increases winnings by up to five times.
Jackpot winners can expect a payout of $448.8 million after taxes. USA TODAY will announce any winning ticket holders on Wednesday. For more information on past winners or how to play, visit the Mega Millions website.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/money/lottery/2024/12/24/mega-millions-winning-numbers/77203551007