Mega Millions Result: December 28, 2024 Winner
In the Mega Millions drawing held on December 27, 2024, a California player matched all the numbers, winning an estimated prize of $1.22 billion. (nypost.com)
The numbers drawn were: 3, 7, 37, 49, 55, and the Mega Ball 6. The winning ticket was sold at a convenience store in Cottonwood, California, located about 320 km north of San Francisco. (reuters.com)
This prize represents the fifth-largest Mega Millions jackpot in history. The largest jackpot on record was $2.04 billion, won in November 2022 in California. (reuters.com)
The winner has the option to receive the prize as annual payments or a lump-sum cash payment of approximately $549.7 million. The Mega Millions is one of the largest lotteries in the United States, with drawings on Tuesdays and Fridays. (nypost.com) – Mega Millions Result
To participate, players select five main numbers between 1 and 70 and an additional number, the Mega Ball, between 1 and 25. Tickets cost $2 each, and players can add the Megaplier for an additional $1, increasing secondary prizes. (us-megamillions.com)
This record-breaking prize highlights the excitement and potential for massive winnings that Mega Millions offers to its participants.
