SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) – The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to a staggering $944 million for tomorrow night’s drawing, offering Illinois Lottery players the chance to win big this Christmas Eve. If someone wins this jackpot, it will rank as the seventh largest in Mega Millions history.
So far this year, three lucky players have struck it rich:
- March: A New Jersey player won $1.128 billion.
- June: An Illinois Lottery player claimed $552 million, marking the largest prize ever won through the Illinois Lottery mobile app.
- September: A player in Texas walked away with $810 million.
With over 7,000 Illinois Lottery retailers across the state, players can conveniently pick up a ticket at their local store or purchase one online through the Illinois Lottery website or mobile app.
Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday night, with tickets priced at $2 each. Players can also add the Megaplier for an additional $1, offering the chance to multiply non-jackpot prizes.