The Mega Millions jackpot continues to rise to even higher numbers as no one has managed to funds in as the lucky winner.

Ahead of this Friday’s drawing, the jackpot sits at more than $800 million dollars, getting ever closer to the uncommon billion-dollar milestone.

The Mega Millions jackpot rose to $825 million ahead of Friday’s drawing, which has an estimated $382.2 million lump-sum remittance after taxes, according to the lottery. If won, it would be the largest jackpot ever won in the month of December, according to the lottery.

The next drawing is set to happen at 11 p.m. ET on Friday. Here’s what to recognize ahead of the next Mega Millions drawing.

When is the next Mega Millions drawing?

The winning numbers for the $825 million jackpot will be drawn on Friday, Dec. 20 at 11 p.m. ET.

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How to play the Mega Millions

In order to buy a ticket, you’ll have to visit your local convenience store, gas station or grocery store − and in a handful of states, you can purchase tickets online. 

To play, you will require to pick six numbers. Five numbers will be white balls ranging from 1 to 70. The gold Mega Ball is one number between 1 and 25.

If you depend the odds are against you, inquire for a ”Quick Pick” or an ”straightforward Pick,” and the computer will randomly generate the numbers for you. 

Players can add the ”Megaplier“ for $1, which can boost non-grand prize winnings by two, three, four or five times. The Megaplier is drawn before the Mega Millions numbers on Tuesday and Friday.

There are 15 Megapiler balls in all:

• 2X, five balls
• 3X, six balls
• 4X, three balls
• 5X, one ball

Where can you buy lottery tickets?

Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.

You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, recent Hampshire, recent Jersey, recent Mexico, recent York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, view your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.

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