CHICAGO, IL (Chambana Today) – The Mega Millions Jackpot has recently reached a staggering $825 million for tonight’s drawing.
This $825 million, if claimed, would be the largest prize won in December and the seventh largest in Mega Millions jackpot history. The last jackpot won was on September 10, 2024 and three million winning Mega Millions tickets have been sold since then. A total of $584 million in prizes have been sold in 2024 in Illinois. Mega Millions tickets help to fun K-12 education across the entire state with over $14 million given to schools.
Mega Millions is played every Tuesday and Friday night with tickets at $2 each and an additional $1 for a multiplier. Players can pick up tickets at a local store or using the Illinois Lottery website or app.