Felling lucky? Five days ahead of Christmas, a Mega Millions player could get an early now with a prize that is nearing $1 billion.

Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot soared to an estimated $862 million for the drawing.

The jackpot was worth an estimated $392.1 million lump-sum remittance after taxes, according to the lottery.

The winning numbers are set to be drawn just after 11 p.m. ET on Friday, and we’ll have the results below.

In March, a lucky Mega Millions player from recent Jersey won a whopping $1.1 billion, although that prize has not been claimed yet. It’s not the first period a jackpot went unclaimed.

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Check below for the winning numbers from the Friday, Dec. 20 Mega Millions drawing.

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Mega Millions winning numbers for 12/20/24

The winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, Dec. 20 will be posted here once the results are released.

Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.

Did anyone triumph Mega Millions? 

Keep those tickets handy. Once the Mega Millions releases the results, all winners will be posted here.

To view the list of history winners, visit the Mega Millions website. 

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,” 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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