The Mega Millions winning numbers for December 24th, 2024, are 11, 14, 38, 45, 46, with the Mega Ball number being 3.
Mega Millions Results: Tuesday, December 24, 2024
The Mega Millions lottery holds drawings twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays, offering participants the chance to win a multi-million dollar jackpot. The drawing on Tuesday, December 24th, 2024, provided the following winning numbers.
Winning Numbers Breakdown
For those who participated in the Christmas Eve drawing, here are the official results:
| Category | Numbers |
|---|---|
| White Balls | 11, 14, 38, 45, 46 |
| Mega Ball | 3 |
Understanding the Mega Millions game involves selecting five numbers from a set of 70 white balls and one Mega Ball number from a separate set of 25 gold balls. Players win the jackpot by matching all six numbers drawn. There are also various other prize tiers for matching fewer numbers.
Key Aspects of Mega Millions
- Drawing Schedule: Drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 PM ET.
- How to Play: Players choose five main numbers and one Mega Ball number.
- Jackpot: The jackpot grows with each drawing until it is won, often reaching hundreds of millions of dollars.
- Prize Tiers: Beyond the jackpot, there are nine different ways to win prizes, from matching just the Mega Ball to matching all five white balls.
Always remember to check your tickets carefully against the official drawing results.
