Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches Record-Breaking $1.1 Billion
New Jersey Syndicate Wins First Mega Millions Jackpot of 2024
Powerball Jackpot Also Soars to $800 Million
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached a record-breaking $1.1 billion, the largest lottery prize in U.S. history, after no tickets matched all six numbers in the most recent drawing. The Powerball jackpot has also soared to an estimated $800 million after a similar string of unsuccessful draws.
The winning Mega Millions numbers for Friday, January 6, 2024, were 5, 28, 62, 65, 70, and the Mega Ball was 5.
The winning ticket was sold at a retail location in New Jersey. The identity of the winner has not yet been revealed.
The Mega Millions jackpot had been rolling over for 24 consecutive drawings since October 2023, and the Powerball jackpot had been rolling over for 10 consecutive drawings since November 2023.
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302.6 million. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
The Multi-State Lottery Association, which oversees both Mega Millions and Powerball, urges players to gamble responsibly and play within their means.
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