Mega Millions winning numbers for 12/27/24: $1.22 billion jackpot

On December 28, 2024By Littum

There is still time to become a billionaire in 2024. As we quickly approach the end of the year, Mega Millions player could celebrate their new year early with a massive win.

Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot increased to an estimated $1.22 billion for the drawing. The jackpot was worth an estimate $549.7 million lump sum payment after tax, according to the lottery.

The winning numbers was drawn just after 11 p.m. ET Friday, and we have the results below.

In March, a lucky Mega Millions player from New Jersey won a whopping $1.1 billion. After almost nine months of waiting, the winner finally claimed their prize.

Check below for the winning numbers from the Friday, December 27 Mega Millions drawing.

Mega Millions winning numbers for 12/27/24

The winning numbers for the Friday, December 27th Mega Millions drawing are: 3, 7, 37, 49, 55 Megaball: 6

Megapliers: 3X

Winning lotto numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier from the USA TODAY Network.

Did anyone win the Mega Millions?

Keep these tickets handy. When Mega Millions releases the results, all winners will be posted here.

To see the list of previous winners, visit Mega Millions website.

How to play Mega Millions

To buy a ticket, visit your local convenience store, gas station, or grocery store—and in a handful of states, you can buy tickets online.

To play, select six numbers. Five numbers will be white balls from 1 to 70. The gold mega ball is a number between 1 and 25.

If you think the odds are against you, ask for one“Quick Pick” or one“Easy choice,”the computer will randomly generate the numbers for you.

Players can add“Megaplier” for $1, which can increase non-grand prize winnings by two, three, four or five times. Megapliers are drawn before the Mega Millions numbers on Tuesday and Friday.

There are 15 Megapillar balls in total:

2Xfive balls
3Xsix balls
4Xthree balls
5Xa ball

Where can I buy lottery tickets?

Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and convenience stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.

You can also order tickets online via Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier from the USA TODAY Networkin these US 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, DC and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to select your lottery game and numbers, place your order, view your ticket and claim your winnings all from your phone or home computer.

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