Feeling lucky? The Mega Million jackpot is expected to rise to over $1.15 billion ahead of Friday’s drawing.
That’s the fifth-largest Mega Millions jackpot ever. The one time cash payout would be about $516.1 million, according to the New Hampshire Lottery.
The jackpot has been growing since Sept. 10.
“We can only imagine what a winner could do with this $1.15 billion jackpot prize—the possibilities are endless,” said Charlie McIntyre, Executive Director, New Hampshire Lottery said in a press release. “Mega Millions sales are picking up in a big way—we are seeing it on NH iLottery and we are hearing directly from our retailers. The sales momentum has been building for weeks but now with this massive, billion-dollar-plus jackpot on the line, sales are coming fast and furious. Everyone here at the New Hampshire Lottery is hoping we can crown a lucky New Hampshire winner to close out 2024!”
If you’re looking to get in the action, here’s what to know.
Mega Millions drawings are on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:59 p.m. The next one will be on Friday, Dec. 27 at 10:59 p.m.
In order to buy a ticket, you’ll have to visit your local convenience store, gas station or grocery store. In New Hampshire, you can buy a lottery ticket online.
To play, you will need to pick six numbers. Five numbers will be white balls ranging from 1 to 70. The gold Mega Ball is one number between 1 and 25.
If you believe the odds are against you, ask for a ”Quick Pick“ or an ”Easy Pick,” the computer will randomly generate the numbers for you.
Players can add the ”Megaplier“ for $1, which can increase non-grand prize winnings by two, three, four or five times. The Megaplier is drawn before the Mega Millions numbers on Tuesday and Friday.
There are 15 Megapiler balls in all:
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets, and in New Hampshire you can buy a Mega Million ticket online.
The winning numbers from the Tuesday, Dec. 24 Mega Millions drawing were: 11, 14, 38, 45, 46 Megaball: 3
Megaplier: 3X
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The top 10 largest Mega Millions jackpots were as follows:
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