A ticket in Northern California has the numbers to collect a $1.22 billion reward in Friday's Mega Millions drawing, which marks the start of a new jackpot build for the year's last drawing.
The fifth-largest prize in the history of the game and the fourth this year can be claimed by the player who holds the ticket that was sold in Cottonwood, California. After a player in New Jersey won $1.128 billion in March, Friday's victory was the second jackpot over $1 billion this year.
Mega Millions numbers for December 31, 2024 With a gold Mega Ball of 1, the winning numbers from Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing are 13, 22, 27, 29, and 35. 2X was the Megaplier.
Was there a Mega Millions winner? To find out if anyone won the Mega Millions prize, return on Wednesday.
Where may lottery tickets be purchased? In-person ticket sales are accessible at convenience stores, supermarkets, gas stations, and even some airport terminals.
In the following U.S. states and territories, you can also purchase tickets online: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia.
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