Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $1.15 Billion for December 27 Drawing

The American lottery offers one of its largest jackpots ever, with players vying for a chance at the fifth-highest prize in its history.

The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to $1.15 billion after 30 consecutive drawings without a winner since the last jackpot in September 2024.
This marks only the seventh time in the lottery's history that the jackpot has surpassed the $1 billion threshold, with the record being $1.6 billion won in August 2023.
Participants must select five numbers between 1 and 70, plus a 'Mega Ball' number between 1 and 25, with odds of winning the jackpot at 1 in 302 million.
Players can choose to receive their winnings as a lump sum of $516.1 million or as annual payments over 30 years, with federal and potentially state taxes applied.
While non-U.S. residents can participate by purchasing tickets in eligible states, online ticket services are not officially recognized by Mega Millions and carry potential risks.