Mega Millions reaches $1.22 billion

Powerball drawing features top prize of $145 million 

Dec 26, 2024-As the year comes to a close, the Mega Millions jackpot has climbed even higher, reaching an estimated $1.22 billion with an estimated cash value of $549.7 million for tonight’s highly anticipated drawing. This record-setting prize, now one of the largest in the game’s history, offers players the chance to end 2024 as a billionaire. 

Jackpot Update

Powerball’s jackpot for Saturday, Dec. 28, is an estimated $145 million with an estimated cash value of $66.2 million while Lotto America’s jackpot is an estimated $19.01 million with an estimated cash value of $8.68 million. Tonight’s Mississippi Match 5 jackpot is an estimated $60,000. 

$20 My Lottery Dream Home Instant Game: 2nd Chance & Bonus Promotion

To celebrate the Mississippi Lottery’s 5th anniversary, the My Lottery Dream Home scratch-off game includes a special bonus promotion with eight drawings every two weeks. The next drawing will be Thursday, Jan. 2. The deadline to enter non-winning tickets for this drawing is 11:59 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30. 

All entries for the bonus promotion are automatically entered into the My Lottery Dream Home 2nd Chance Promotion drawing for $1 million. Learn about the prizes and the drawing schedule at www.mslottery.com by clicking on the Bonus Promos tab.