Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $1.22 Billion for December 27 Drawing, Fifth-Largest in History with $516.1 Million Cash Option

Dec 27, 2024, 09:36 PM

The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.22 billion for the drawing scheduled on December 27, 2024, following a lack of winners in the previous Christmas Eve drawing. This amount marks the potential fifth-largest jackpot in the game's history. The cash option for the jackpot is approximately $516.1 million. As excitement builds, many Americans are purchasing tickets, hoping to win a life-changing sum. The odds of winning the jackpot are reported to be 1 in 302,575,350. The increase in the jackpot reflects a trend of growing lottery prizes, drawing attention nationwide.