This could be the day you hit the jackpot and become the next Mega Millions Jackpot Lottery winner!
Friday night’s drawing boasted an estimated prize of $514 million, as reported by the Mega Millions website.
The previous jackpot win occurred on September 10, when a lucky player from Texas claimed a staggering $800 million.
The winning numbers for tonight’s draw will be updated below once announced. The results are now available!
Mega Millions Jackpot Lottery Results for November 29, 2024
The winning numbers for the November 29, 2024, Mega Millions drawing are 34, 3, 37, 38, and 29, with a MegaBall of 17. The Megaplier for this draw is 2x.
Jackpot Status: Was There a Winner?
It remains unclear if the jackpot has been claimed. Updates will follow as information becomes available. For a detailed record of previous winners, you can visit the official Mega Millions website.
Upcoming Drawing Schedule
The next Mega Millions drawing is set to take place on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 11 p.m. Drawings occur twice a week, every Tuesday and Friday evening.
In New York, players can purchase Mega Millions tickets in stores or online up until 10 p.m. on the day of the drawing. Each play costs $2. In states such as New Jersey and Connecticut, ticket sales close at 10:45 p.m.
What Is the Megaplier?
The Megaplier feature enhances non-jackpot prizes by multiplying their value by 2x, 3x, 4x, or 5x. For an additional $1 per play, players can activate this feature. The Megaplier is drawn separately on Tuesdays and Fridays, prior to the main numbers. The Megaplier pool contains 15 balls: five marked 2x, six marked 3x, three marked 4x, and one marked 5x.
Top 10 Mega Millions Jackpots in History
- $1.537 billion – October 23, 2018: Claimed in South Carolina.
- $800 million – September 10, 2024: Won in Texas.
- $656 million – March 30, 2012: Shared by winners in Illinois, Kansas, and Maryland.
- $1.1 billion – March 23, 2024: Awarded in New Jersey.
- $1.348 billion – January 13, 2023: Secured in Maine.
- $648 million – December 17, 2013: Split by winners in California and Georgia.
- $1.337 billion – July 29, 2022: Taken in Illinois.
- $1.602 billion – August 8, 2023: Won in Florida.
- $560 million – June 4, 2024: Claimed in Illinois.
- $1.05 billion – January 22, 2021: Earned in Michigan.
Mega Millions Prize Structure
- Jackpot: Awarded for matching all 5 white balls and the Mega Ball.
- $1 Million: For matching all 5 white balls without the Mega Ball.
- $10,000: For matching 4 white balls and the Mega Ball.
- $500: For matching 4 white balls only.
- $200: For matching 3 white balls plus the Mega Ball.
- $10: For matching 3 white balls without the Mega Ball.
- $10: For matching 2 white balls and the Mega Ball.
- $4: For matching 1 white ball and the Mega Ball.
- $2: For matching only the Mega Ball.
What Are the Chances of Hitting the Mega Millions Jackpot?
The likelihood of correctly selecting all five white balls and the Mega Ball to secure the Mega Millions jackpot stands at an astonishingly rare 1 in 302,575,350.
What Are Your Options If You Win the Jackpot?
Winning the Mega Millions jackpot gives you two payout choices: an annuity or a cash lump sum.
With the annuity option, you’ll receive an initial payment followed by 29 annual installments, each increasing by 5%. This structure, as noted on the Mega Millions website, helps preserve purchasing power during inflationary periods.
The cash option, on the other hand, provides a one-time payout of the entire cash value of the jackpot prize pool.
In the event of multiple winners in the same draw, the jackpot is evenly split among all winning tickets.
How to Play Mega Millions
You can purchase Mega Millions Jackpot Lottery tickets at local retailers such as convenience stores, gas stations, or grocery stores. In select states, tickets are also available for online purchase.
To play, choose six numbers: five white ball numbers ranging from 1 to 70, and one gold Mega Ball number between 1 and 25.
If selecting your own numbers feels like a gamble, opt for a “Quick Pick” or “Easy Pick,” where the system randomly generates the numbers for you.
For an additional $1, you can activate the “Megaplier” feature, which multiplies non-jackpot winnings by 2x, 3x, 4x, or 5x. The Megaplier is selected before the main Mega Millions draw, held on Tuesdays and Fridays.
The Megaplier consists of 15 balls:
- Five labeled 2x
- Six labeled 3x
- Three labeled 4x
- One labeled 5x
FAQs
What are the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot?
The probability of matching all five white balls plus the Mega Ball to win the jackpot is approximately 1 in 302,575,350.
How is the advertised jackpot amount determined?
The advertised Mega Millions jackpot represents the estimated total value of annuity payments over 29 years (30 payments). This estimate is based on current ticket sales and interest rates.
What happens if multiple tickets win the jackpot?
If more than one ticket matches all six numbers, the jackpot is divided equally among the winning tickets.
Can I purchase Mega Millions tickets online?
In certain states, Mega Millions tickets are available for purchase online. Availability varies by jurisdiction, so it’s advisable to check with your local lottery authority.
What is the Megaplier, and how does it work?
The Megaplier is an optional feature that, for an additional $1 per play, can multiply non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, or 5x. The Megaplier number is selected during the drawing and applies to all eligible prizes for that draw.
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