Your Chance at $35 Million: Mega Millions Winning Numbers for January Draw.
Current Jackpot: The Mega Millions jackpot for January is $35 million, a substantial prize that could change someone’s life overnight.
Odds of Winning: The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302.6 million. While the odds are steep, the potential payoff is huge!
How to Play: To play, select five numbers between 1 and 70, and one Mega Ball number between 1 and 25. To win the jackpot, you must match all six numbers drawn.
Cash Option: Winners can opt for a lump sum cash payout, which is typically a lower amount than the advertised jackpot, or choose the annuity option, which is paid out over 30 years.
Other Prize Tiers: There are eight other ways to win smaller prizes, including $1 million for matching five numbers (not the Mega Ball), or smaller prizes for matching just the Mega Ball.
Drawing Days: Mega Millions drawings take place twice a week, every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 p.m. ET, so make sure you tune in to see if you’ve won!
Tax Considerations: Winning the jackpot comes with tax implications. Both federal and possibly state taxes will be deducted from your winnings, reducing the total amount you take home.
Previous Winners: Mega Millions has produced numerous large jackpot winners, and as the jackpot grows, more and more people are taking their chance at the big prize.