The Mega Millions lottery jackpot reached an estimated $695 million with a cash option of $322 million for Friday, Dec. 13’s drawing. This is the eighth largest Mega Millions jackpot ever and the 19th largest in US lotteries. The top prize is currently being held by one lucky winner who matched all six numbers to win.
The lottery jackpot has been growing steadily since September 10 when a winner took home $810 million. The odds of winning the jackpot are about 1 in 302,575,350.
Some interesting facts about Mega Millions include:
– No jackpot has ever been won by two people
– The largest US lottery jackpot is held by Powerball, which reached $2 billion in November 2022
Jackpot winners have varying levels of anonymity depending on the state. Some states like New Jersey allow winners to remain anonymous.
To learn more about Mega Millions and how you can win big, visit jackpocket.com.
Source: https://eu.northjersey.com/story/news/nation/2024/12/13/mega-millions-winning-numbers-drawing-for-friday-dec-13-2024/76976223007