Your Lucky Numbers? Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $18 Million This January.

Current Jackpot: The jackpot is now an exciting $18 million, offering a huge cash prize to the lucky winner.

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Odds of Winning: The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302.6 million, but someone will eventually win, and it could be you!

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How to Play: To play, choose five numbers between 1 and 70, plus one Mega Ball number between 1 and 25. If your numbers match the drawn numbers, you win the jackpot.

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Cash Option: Winners can opt for a lump-sum cash payout, which is lower than the jackpot amount, or choose the annuity option, which is paid out over 30 years.

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Other Prize Tiers: Even if you don’t win the jackpot, there are smaller prizes available. For instance, matching five numbers (not including the Mega Ball) could win you $1 million.

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Drawing Schedule: Mega Millions drawings are held twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00 p.m. ET. Be sure to buy your ticket before the drawing!

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Tax Considerations: Winning this jackpot will come with tax implications. Both federal and possibly state taxes will be deducted from your winnings.

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Check Your Ticket: If you’ve already bought a ticket, now is the time to check your numbers! You can do so on the official Mega Millions website or at your local retailer.

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