Mega Millions winning numbers for Dec. 31 drawing: Jackpot resets on New Year's Eve
The Mega Millions jackpot reset to $20 million after a ticket in California had the numbers to claim a $1.22 billion prize in Friday's draw.
Mega Millions jackpot made over $55M for NY schools, retailers
Although the jackpot win came from out of state, the New York Lottery reported that $55.8 million was generated for schools and retailers in New York through ticket sales and commissions.
Mega Millions lotto players across NYC, Long Island try their luck for $1.2 billion prize
Buzz is still building over Friday night's $1.2 billion Mega Millions drawing, as people across the country dish out a couple bucks of cash for the chance to win big. As the clock ticks toward time to draw,
Mega Millions jackpot generates $55.8 million for New York schools, retailers
The jackpot began building on September 13 and culminated with the December 27 drawing. Over this period, Mega Millions ticket sales generated $47.6 million for New York public schools and $8.2 million in commissions for lottery retailers, many of whom are small business owners.
Winning numbers drawn for Mega Millions $1.22 billion jackpot
The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to $1.22 billion -- and a winner could take home the fifth-largest prize in Mega Millions history.
Mega Millions winning ticket for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot sold in California
The winning ticket was sold in Cottonwood, Calif. The December 27 drawing alone produced 5,691,299 winning tickets across all prize tiers, in addition to the jackpot-winning ticket. Five tickets matched the five white balls to win the game's second-tier prize; two were sold in California, and one each in Arizona, Missouri and Texas.
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.15 billion — here are 8 states where your prize won't be taxed
While an automatic 24% is withheld upfront, you would almost certainly owe a total of 37% when you file your 2024 tax return.
Mega Millions winning numbers for Dec. 27 lottery drawing: Jackpot balloons to $1.22 billion
“We know that many people will likely receive tickets to Friday’s drawing as holiday gifts, and what a gift that would turn out to be if you ended up with a ticket worth a $1.15 billion jackpot,” Joshua Johnston, lead director for the Mega Millions Consortium, said in a news release before the jackpot rose again to $1.22 billion.
Winning ticket for Mega Millions $1.22 billion jackpot sold in California
The winning ticket for the $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot has been sold in California, with the winner set to take home the fifth-largest prize ever.
$1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot won in California
The winning numbers were 3, 7, 37, 49 and 55. The Mega Ball was 6. The jackpot is the fifth-biggest ever in the Mega Millions lotteries.
When is the next Mega Millions drawing? The jackpot has ballooned to over $1 billion.
As the Mega Millions jackpot continues to rise to higher and higher numbers, here is what you need to know ahead of the next drawing.
Last week’s Mega Millions jackpot generates shocking amount for NY schools and lottery retailers
In addition, New York stores sold 75 winning Mega Millions prizes of at least $10,000 during the last four-months.
New York schools and retailers gain $55.8M from Mega Millions ticket sales
Despite last week's Mega Millions jackpot was won elsewhere, New York State's public schools and Lottery retailers won big.