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Did anyone win Mega Millions last night in 2024?

Published in Mega Millions Results 2 mins read

No one won the Mega Millions jackpot last night, Friday, December 20, 2024, but thousands of players did secure smaller cash prizes.

Mega Millions Jackpot Status for December 20, 2024

On Friday, December 20, 2024, the Mega Millions drawing featured an estimated jackpot of $862 million. Despite the substantial prize, no ticket matched all the winning numbers required to claim the grand prize. This outcome means the jackpot will continue to grow for the next drawing, building anticipation among players nationwide.

Smaller Prize Winners Emerge

While the colossal jackpot remained unclaimed, the drawing was still a winning event for many. Lottery officials confirmed that thousands of participants successfully matched some of the drawn numbers, earning various smaller cash prizes. These wins occurred across multiple states, including Ohio, where a significant number of players celebrated their success.

Mega Millions offers several prize tiers beyond the jackpot, rewarding players for matching a combination of white balls and the Mega Ball. These prizes can range from a few dollars for matching just the Mega Ball to significant amounts, such as $1 million for matching five white balls. The Megaplier option, if purchased, can multiply these non-jackpot winnings, increasing the value of smaller prizes.

Here’s a quick overview of the results from the December 20, 2024, Mega Millions drawing:

Prize Category Outcome
Grand Jackpot ($862M) Not Won
Smaller Prizes Thousands Awarded

These smaller wins underscore that there are multiple ways to win in the Mega Millions game, even when the elusive jackpot isn't hit.