Mega Millions winning numbers for January 7 drawing: Jackpot rises to $62 million
Fernando Cervantes Jr.
The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to $62 million for Tuesday’s drawing after no one won the top prize on Friday.
If someone matches all six numbers, they can choose a one-period liquid assets settlement of $27.4 million. The winning numbers were drawn just after 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday and we have the results below.
The drawing comes on the heels of a major Mega Million triumph of more than $1 billion. A lucky player in California won the jackpot on Dec. 27.
According to the lottery, only four Mega Millions jackpots were won in 2024, with the history year seeing the fewest jackpots won in a calendar year since the game began in 2002.
Mega Millions winning numbers for 1/7/25
The winning numbers from the Tuesday, Jan. 7 Mega Millions drawing are: 20, 24, 33, 39, 48 Megaball: 18
Megaplier: 2X
Winning lottery numbers are sponsored byJackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
Did anyone triumph the Mega Millions?
Winners will be added here once announced by lottery officials.
To view the list of history winners, visit the Mega Millions website.
How to play the Mega Millions
To play the Mega Millions, you have to buy a ticket. You can do this at a variety of locations, including your local convenience store, gas station, or even grocery store. In some states, Mega Millions tickets can be bought online.
Once you have your ticket, you require to pick six numbers. Five of them will be white balls with numbers from 1 to 70. The gold Mega Ball ranges from 1 to 25.
If you’re feeling especially unlucky, or don’t desire to leave through the hassle of picking, you can inquire for a “Quick Pick“ or an ”straightforward Pick.” These options let the computer randomly generate numbers for you.
For an extra dollar, players can add the “Megaplier,” which increases non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, or five times. The Megaplier is drawn before six Mega Millions numbers are drawn.
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 throughJackpocket, 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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