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Mega Millions drawing is Christmas Eve; jackpot nears $1 billion

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December 25, 2024

Mega Millions drawing is Christmas Eve; jackpot nears $1 billion

Feeling fortunate? The Mega Tens of millions lottery drawing is ready for Christmas Eve and the jackpot has soared to almost $1 billion.

After nobody matched all 5 numbers and the Mega Ball on Dec. 20, within the Mega Tens of millions drawing for $862 million, the grand prize jumped to $944 million, in accordance with Mega Tens of millions on-line. A couple of days later, the whole grand prize grew to $970 million (or $439 million in money).

If somebody wins, the grand prize would be the largest jackpot ever gained within the month of December.

This is what you have to find out about Tuesday night time’s drawing together with learn how to play.

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When is the subsequent Mega Tens of millions drawing?

The successful numbers will probably be drawn on Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 11 p.m. ET.

The Mega Tens of millions jackpot was final gained in Texas in September, and the winner took house a $810 million prize, in accordance with lottery officers. Nevertheless, greater than 21.4 million successful tickets offered within the 29 drawings since then.

How a lot does a Mega Tens of millions ticket value?

A Mega Tens of millions ticket value $2 per play.

There are 9 whole methods to win a prize − from $2 to the grand prize.

Find out how to play Mega Tens of millions

Gamers can go to comfort shops, fuel stations or grocery shops to buy a ticket. In some states, you should purchase tickets on-line.

To play, choose six numbers. 5 numbers will probably be white balls starting from 1 to 70. The gold Mega Ball is a quantity between 1 and 25.

Gamers may also request a ”Fast Choose” or an ”Straightforward Choose,” and the pc will randomly generate the numbers for you.

You can too order tickets on-line by way of Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Community, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app permits you to choose your lottery recreation and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and gather your winnings all utilizing your telephone or house pc.