Mega Millions Jackpot Draw 12/20/24: Tonight’s Winning Numbers, Results

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The Mega Millions jackpot rolls again and moves in as no. 7 on the list of highest jackpots in the game’s history after no one matched all six numbers from Tuesday night’s drawing.

Grab your tickets and let’s see if you’re the game’s newest millionaire.

Here are the numbers for the Friday, December 20 drawing jackpot worth $862 million with a cash option of $392.1 million.

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Mega Millions numbers 12/20/24

Friday evening winning numbers was 2, 20, 51, 56, 67 and Mega Ball was 19. Megaplier was 2X.

Did anyone win the Mega Millions last night, Friday, December 20, 2024?

No one matched all six numbers to win the Mega Millions jackpot.

Two tickets sold in Indiana, one ticket purchased in Arkansas, one ticket purchased in Illinois and one ticket picked up in Pennsylvania matched all five numbers except the $1 million Mega Ball.

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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 lotto 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 Mega Millions Christmas Eve drawing jackpot on 12/24/24?

The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing continues to grow by an estimated $944 million with a cash option of $429.4 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:

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Powerball winning numbers

The winning numbers for Wednesday night’s drawing was 6, 15, 18, 33, 49 and Powerball is 7. Power Play was 2X.

How much is the Powerball jackpot on 12/21/24?

The current Powerball jackpot continues to grow to an estimated $88 million with a cash option of $41.0 million after no one matched all six numbers from Wednesday night’s drawing.

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. $1.13 billion – March 26, 2024; New Jersey.
  6. $1.05 billion – January 22, 2021; Michigan.
  7. $944 million – December 24, 2024; TBD.
  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 dollars, Powerball — 6 April 2024; Oregon.
  9. $1.13 billion, Mega Millions — March 26, 2024; New Jersey.
  10. $1.08 billion, Powerball — 19 July 2023; California.

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