The Mega Millions jackpot for the Friday, Dec. 27 drawing has risen to $1.22 billion, or $549.7 million if the cash option is chosen.
The Mega Millions jackpot starts at $20 million and continues to grow each drawing until it is won. There have been 30 consecutive Mega Millions drawings since September 13 without a jackpot winner. The largest Mega Millions jackpot on record occurred in August 2023 when one ticket was sold in Florida for a $1.602 billion jackpot.
Winning Mega Millions numbers are announced every Tuesday and Friday at 10:00 p.m. Central Time and posted at the Nebraska Lottery website, nelottery.com.
Because of the high jackpot, the Nebraska Lottery encourages customers to set limits and play within their means. “It’s important for Nebraska Lottery players to remember that no matter how large the Mega Millions jackpot is, the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302 million,” said Lottery Director Brian Rockey. “Your odds of winning remain the same, regardless of how many tickets are purchased or how many people play.”
Visit nelottery.com/knowyourlimit for more information on setting limits on your lottery play.