Fri Jan 31 10:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $59 Million After Recent Wins

**Orlando, FL – January 30, 2025** – The Mega Millions jackpot is climbing again, reaching an estimated $59 million ($26.5 million cash option) for Friday night’s drawing. This follows a recent string of wins, including a $113 million jackpot claimed in Arizona on January 17th and a $2 million prize won in Texas last Friday.

While no one hit the jackpot in Tuesday’s drawing (numbers: 8-12-43-52-62, Mega Ball 18, Megaplier 2x), the escalating prize money has lottery fever rising once more. The jackpot has rolled over twice since resetting over a week ago.

Recent months have seen massive Mega Millions payouts. In December, a California ticket holder claimed a $1.22 billion jackpot, following a $1 billion win on Christmas Eve – the 12th time a Mega Millions or Powerball jackpot has reached that milestone. The record-breaking $2.04 billion Powerball win remains the largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history.

Mega Millions tickets cost $2, and the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350. While Florida winners cannot remain anonymous indefinitely, a 90-day grace period protects the identities of those claiming prizes of $250,000 or more. The Florida Lottery requires prize claims within 180 days of the drawing.

With the jackpot continuing to grow, millions are expected to purchase tickets hoping for a life-changing win this Friday. The drawing will take place at 11 p.m. EST.

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