Sun Dec 08 11:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $579 Million After Recent $800 Million Win

**NEW YORK, Dec 7, 2024** – The Mega Millions lottery jackpot is once again climbing after a recent $800 million win on September 10th. Friday’s drawing offered a tempting $579 million prize (approximately $278.4 million cash value), but no one matched all six numbers: 16-21-33-39-45, with a Mega Ball of 24 and a Megaplier of 2X.

The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot remain astronomical, at 1 in 302,575,350. Lottery officials are encouraging players to purchase tickets for the next drawing, where the jackpot is expected to increase significantly.

Meanwhile, a lucky Powerball ticket holder in New York claimed a separate $260 million prize in Saturday’s drawing (details not provided).

Mega Millions tickets are $2 and are sold in 45 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday. Winners can choose between a lump-sum payment or 30 annual installments.

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