The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to $862 million for Friday’s drawing after no ticket matched all six numbers in Tuesday’s draw, the lottery announced.
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The winning numbers for Tuesday, December 19, were 56, 66, 67, 68, and 69, with the gold Mega Ball 18.
The jackpot’s cash value is $392.1 million, which can be taken as a one-time lump sum or as an immediate payment followed by 29 annual installments.
This jackpot has been growing since September 10, when the last winning ticket, worth $810 million, was sold in Texas.
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Historic Mega Millions Prizes
The current $862 million prize ranks as the seventh-largest in the game’s history. The record-breaking Mega Millions jackpot of $1.6 billion was won in August 2023.
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Odds and Participation
The odds of hitting the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350, according to Mega Millions officials.
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Mega Millions is played in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tickets cost $2 per play, and the next chance to win is Friday night.
