Someone is likely to be taking a look at a ho-ho-whole lot of inexperienced on Christmas this 12 months — and it will not be the Grinch.
The Mega Millions jackpot hit $1 billion forward of the drawing Tuesday night time, in keeping with the lottery’s web site. Tuesday’s profitable numbers had been 11, 14, 38, 45, 46 and a Mega Ball of three.
The drawing befell at 11 p.m. ET on Christmas Eve, which means some fortunate winner might have an additional particular Christmas Day. No winner was instantly introduced Tuesday night time.
A winner who picks a lump sum possibility would obtain lower than half of that quantity, although $448.8 million continues to be sure to refill fairly just a few stockings.
If somebody does have a Mega Millions jackpot ticket, it might be the biggest prize ever gained in December.
Some of the biggest wins in Mega Millions historical past have occurred in the previous few years. The largest prize was awarded final 12 months to a single winner from Florida, whose ticket cashed in on a 1.6 billion jackpot.
If you or somebody you already know has a playing downside, name the National Council on Problem Gambling for assist at 1-800-522-4700, or go browsing at ncpgambling.org/chat.
