Drawing’s winning ticket sold in California

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A single one Mega Millions ticket in California matched all six tracks to win the lottery jackpot of 1.22 billion dollars in Friday night drawing.

The jackpot is the ninth largest the nation has ever seen and the fifth largest in The history of Mega Millions.

Here are the numbers and results for the Friday, December 27 lottery jackpot worth $1.22 billion with a cash option of $549.7 million.

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Mega Millions numbers 12/27/24

Friday evening winning numbers was 3, 7, 37, 49, 55 and Mega Ball was 6. Megaplier was 3X.

Did anyone win the Mega Millions last night, Friday, December 27, 2024?

ONE one-way ticket purchased in California matched all six winning numbers to win the Mega Millions jackpot.

Two tickets purchased Californiaa ticket sold Arizonaa ticket purchased Missouri and a ticket is collected Texas matched all five numbers except the Mega Ball worth $1 million each.

Where was the winning Mega Millions ticket won?

The winning Mega Millions ticket was won in Cottonwood, California.

Where was the winning Mega Millions ticket sold?

The winning Mega Millions ticket was sold for one Circle K gas station 3505 Rhonda Road in Cottonwood, California.

Where is Cottonwood, California?

Cottonwood is located in Shasta County in Northern California.

Map of Cottonwood, California

How many Mega Millions numbers do you need to win a payout prize?

You only need to match one number in Mega Millions to win a prize. However, that number must be the Mega Ball, worth $2.

What is the Mega Millions payout on matching 2 lottery numbers?

Matching two numbers will not win anything in Mega Millions unless one of the numbers is the Mega Ball. A ticket that matches one of the five numbers and the Mega Ball is worth $4. Visit www.megamillions.com for a complete list of payout details.

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How much is the jackpot on the 12/31/24 Mega Millions drawing?

The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing resets to an estimated $20 million with a cash option of $9.0 million, according to megamillions.com.

When is the next Mega Millions drawing? What are the draw days?

Drawings are held twice a week approx. 10pm CT every Tuesday and Friday. You can see drawings via YouTube.

How much does a Mega Millions lottery ticket cost to play?

A Mega Millions ticket costs $2 per game. For an additional $1, players can add the Megaplier to potentially increase their winnings outside of the jackpot.

How to play Mega Millions in 2024

Here is how to play Mega Millions:

Mega Millions 2024 Jackpot Lottery Winners

Here is the list of 2024 Mega Millions jackpot winnings, according to megamillions.com:

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Top 10 Mega Millions lottery jackpots

Here are the top 10 Mega Millions jackpots of all time, according to megamillions.com:

  1. $1.58 billion – August 8, 2023; Florida.
  2. $1.537 billion – October 23, 2018; South Carolina.
  3. $1.35 billion – January 13, 2023; Maine.
  4. $1.337 billion – July 29, 2022; Illinois.
  5. 1.22 billion — December 27, 2024; California.
  6. $1.13 billion – March 26, 2024; New Jersey.
  7. $1.05 billion – January 22, 2021; Michigan.
  8. $800 million – September 10, 2024; Texas.
  9. $656 million – March 30, 2012; Kansas, Illinois, Maryland.
  10. $648 million – December 17, 2013; California, Georgia.

Top 10 Powerball, Mega Millions lottery jackpots in US history

Here are the nation’s top 10 Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots, according to powerball.com:

  1. $2.04 billion, Powerball – 7 November 2022; California.
  2. $1.765 billion, Powerball – 11 October 2023; California.
  3. $1.586 billion, Powerball – January 13, 2016; California, Florida, Tennessee.
  4. $1.58 billion, Mega Millions – 8 August 2023; Florida.
  5. $1.537 billion, Mega Millions – 23 October 2018; South Carolina.
  6. $1.35 billion, Mega Millions – 13 January 2023; Maine.
  7. $1.337 billion, Mega Millions — 29 July 2022; Illinois.
  8. $1.33 billion, Powerball — 6 April 2024; Oregon.
  9. $1.22 billion, Mega Millions – California.
  10. $1.13 billion, Mega Millions — March 26, 2024; New Jersey.

How much is the Powerball jackpot on 12/28/24?

The current Powerball jackpot continues to grow to an estimated $145 million with a $66.2 million cash option after no one matched all six numbers from Wednesday night’s drawing.

Powerball winning numbers 12/25/24

The winning numbers for Monday night’s drawing was 22, 42, 44, 57, 64 and Powerball is 18. Power Play was 2X.

Chris Sims is a digital content producer for Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.