Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.15 billion — here are 8 states where your prize won't be taxed
While an automatic 24% is withheld upfront, you would almost certainly owe a total of 37% when you file your 2024 tax return.
$1.15B Mega Millions jackpot: Which states would have the largest payout?
It now sits at an estimated $1.15 billion, with a cash option of $516.1 million, making it the fifth-largest Mega Millions jackpot on record. A $1.128 billion prize won in New Jersey earlier this year previously held that spot.
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to more than $1 billion for Friday’s drawing
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302 million, according to lottery organizers, and the last Mega Millions jackpot was won in Texas on Sept. 10 for $810 million. Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Friday’s drawing is at 8 p.m.
Winning Numbers Drawn in Tuesday’s Mega Millions
The winning numbers in Tuesday evening’s drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were: 20-24-33-39-48, Mega Ball: 18, Megaplier: 2
Mega Millions winning numbers for January 7 drawing: Jackpot rises to $62 million
Did you play Mega Millions today? Check out the winning numbers for the Jan. 7, 2025 drawing and see if it's your lucky day.
Mega Millions numbers for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025: Michigan ticket wins $1 million
Mega Millions winning numbers are in for the Tuesday, Jan. 7 drawing with an estimated jackpot of $62 million ($27.7 million cash option). The winning numbers for Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing are: 20,
Mega Millions winning numbers for Tuesday, Jan. 7. Did anyone win the $62 million jackpot?
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot was an estimated $62 million with a cash option of $27.4 million for Tuesday night's drawing, according to the Mega Millions website. The jackpot was last won on on Dec.
Mega Millions winning numbers, live results for Tuesday’s $62M lottery drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday’s lottery drawing has jumped to an estimated $62 million with a cash option of $27.4 million. The winning numbers were: 20, 24, 33, 39 and 48. The Mega Ball drawn was 18 with a Megaplier of 2X.
Mega Millions jackpot hits $77 million as no big winner emerges
The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to $77 million after no one matched all six numbers in the January 7 drawing.
Mega Millions now in the billions: Lump sum or cash option? What to know about payouts, taxes
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Another jackpot surpasses $1 billion. Is this the new normal?
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Someone just won $2b in a lottery, what should they do now?
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Texans buy Mega Millions lottery tickets after jackpot soars over $1B
Texans are running out to buy their Mega Millions tickets after no winning ticket was drawn for the jackpot on Tuesday night.
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Mega Millions $1.269 billion jackpot won in Northern California. Here's what we know
10 when a lottery player in Texas won $810 million. The Mega Millions jackpot has now been won four times this year - the lowest total jackpots won in any year since the game began in 2002.
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The Mega Millions jackpot is now $1.15 billion, and that’s not the only thing fueling December lottery sales
The Mega Millions jackpot is now $1.15 billion, with the next drawing set for Dec. 27 at 11 p.m. Eastern time. - AFP via Getty Images It’s been a busy month for lottery players. The Mega ...