The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an estimated $944 million for the Christmas Eve drawing, potentially becoming the largest December lottery prize in U.S. history. The cash option stands at $429.4 million before taxes.

The jackpot has been rolling over since September 10, when a Texas ticket holder claimed an $810 million prize. Currently ranking as the seventh-largest Mega Millions jackpot ever, the odds of winning are 1 in 302,575,350.

Friday's drawing (December 20) saw significant winners:

• Five tickets matched all five white balls, winning $1 million each
• 48 tickets won $10,000 by matching four white balls plus the Mega Ball
• Over 1.36 million tickets won smaller prizes

Important Changes Coming:

• Starting April 2025, ticket prices will increase from $2 to $5
• The new price will include the Megaplier feature automatically
• Jackpot odds will remain unchanged at 1 in 302.5 million

Notable Updates:

• Powerball's current jackpot stands at $103 million
• An unclaimed $1.128 billion Mega Millions ticket sold in Neptune, N.J., must be redeemed by March 26, 2025

The next drawing will take place Tuesday at 11 p.m. EST at the Georgia Lottery headquarters in Atlanta.

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