The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an impressive $825 million this holiday season, after no tickets matched the winning numbers drawn on Tuesday. The numbers 56, 66, 67, 68, 69, and 18 did not yield a jackpot winner, but some players still walked away with significant prizes. Several individuals matched five numbers and secured a $1 million prize, including two winners from California, and additional winners from Louisiana and Oklahoma.
In North Carolina, one ticket managed to match all five numbers and the megaplier, resulting in a substantial $4 million payout. Additionally, there were several other winners who took home prizes ranging from $10,000 to $40,000 for matching fewer numbers.
Looking ahead, the next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday, December 20, with an estimated prize of $825 million. If someone wins at this level, it will mark the largest December prize ever and the seventh-largest in the history of Mega Millions. Historically, December has seen 13 jackpots since the game’s inception, with the majority occurring before Christmas; however, a jackpot has never been won on Christmas Day itself.
Notably, this year has been unique, with only three jackpots claimed, making it the fewest in any single year since the game’s launch in 2002.
As excitement builds for the next drawing, ticket holders have a chance to participate in a moment that could change their lives forever. The drawing takes place at 10 p.m. CT, and tickets are available for $2 each, although prices are set to increase in 2025.
In a season of giving and hope, the prospect of such a large jackpot continues to capture the imagination of many, inspiring dreams and possibilities as the holiday approaches.