Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to $30 Million – Check Your January Winning Numbers!
Current Jackpot: The jackpot for the Mega Millions is now $30 million, a nice increase after several drawings without a winner.
Odds of Winning: The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302.6 million, making it incredibly rare, but not impossible.
How to Play: To participate, select five numbers between 1 and 70 and one Mega Ball number between 1 and 25. Match all six numbers to win the jackpot.
Cash Option: If you win, you’ll have the option to take the lump-sum cash payout or receive the jackpot in installments over 30 years. The lump sum is typically a smaller amount, but it’s a one-time payment.
Other Prizes: There are multiple ways to win! You could win smaller prizes for matching just the Mega Ball or a few numbers. The second-highest prize is $1 million for matching all five numbers (excluding the Mega Ball).
Drawing Schedule: Mega Millions drawings take place every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 p.m. ET, so mark your calendar to see if you’ve won.
Past Jackpot Winners: Mega Millions has produced some life-changing jackpots in the past, with winners across the United States. The excitement continues to build each time the jackpot grows.
Check Your Numbers: If you’ve already bought a ticket, now’s the time to check your numbers. You can do so via the official Mega Millions website or through your local retailer.