Latest Mega Millions Results: $1.22 Billion Jackpot Drawn

Check the results of the Mega Millions drawing for a chance to win the $1.22 billion jackpot! See the latest numbers and prize details.

Mega Millions Drawn Numbers for $1.22 Billion Jackpot

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The excitement is palpable as the latest numbers have been drawn for the astonishing $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot. Did you check your tickets? The winning numbers are:

3
7
37
49
55
Mega Ball: 6
Megaplier: 3X

This monumental prize comes with a cash option of approximately $549.7 million. If no one claims the jackpot, it will continue to grow, with the next drawing scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 31, at 11 p.m. ET. The Mega Millions jackpot has been rolling since it reached $810 million in Texas back on September 10.

Historic Jackpot Patterns

The current jackpot reflects a unique winning pattern for Mega Millions, which has seen only three jackpots won so far in 2024—the lowest in any year since the game commenced in 2002. Players should note that the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot stand at a staggering 1 in 302,575,350, while the odds to win any prize are significantly better at 1 in 24.

Lottery officials highlight that the $1.22 billion payout option is based on an annuity paid over 30 years. Interestingly, many winners prefer the lump sum option, which this Tuesday is estimated at around $549.7 million. Unfortunately, a significant portion of any payout will be subject to federal taxes, and many states also impose additional taxes on lottery winnings.

Other Noteworthy Jackpots

As a reminder of the vast amounts of money involved, here’s a snapshot of the largest U.S. jackpots ever won:

$2.04 billion — Powerball, Nov. 7, 2022 (California)
$1.765 billion — Powerball, Oct. 11, 2023 (California)
$1.602 billion — Mega Millions, Aug. 8, 2023 (Florida)
$1.586 billion — Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016 (California, Florida, Tennessee)
$1.537 billion — Mega Millions, Oct. 23, 2018 (South Carolina)
$1.348 billion — Mega Millions, Jan. 13, 2023 (Maine)
$1.337 billion — Mega Millions, July 29, 2022 (Illinois)
$1.326 billion — Powerball, April 7, 2024 (Oregon)
$1.13 billion — Mega Millions, March 26, 2024 (New Jersey)
$1.08 billion — Powerball, July 19, 2023 (California)

Players’ Information

Mega Millions tickets are available in 45 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands for $2 each. Players can also opt to add the Megaplier for an additional $1, which can multiply non-jackpot prizes. Importantly, half of the proceeds from each Mega Millions ticket sale remain in the state where purchased, funding various local causes and retailer commissions.

So, are you feeling lucky this holiday season? Check your numbers, and don’t forget to play again! Drawings happen every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET in Atlanta, Georgia.