TAMPA, Fla. — The Mega Millions jackpot on Christmas Eve climbed to $1 billion. Mega Millions officials said it is the seventh time in the game's history that the jackpot has been over $1 billion.
The jackpot was last won on Sept. 10.
According to Mega Millions, the largest prize in the game's history was won by a group that bought the ticket in Florida from a Neptune Beach Publix near Jacksonville in 2023. The prize was $1.602 billion.
If someone hits the $1 billion jackpot tonight, they will win around $448.8 million in cash.
The drawing will be held Tuesday night at 11 p.m. View all lottery results at this link.
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