Mega Millions jackpot hits $940M. What to know about the next drawing
Friday's Mega Millions jackpot has hit nearly $1 billion, the fourth highest Mega Millions jackpot to date.
Here's everything you need to know about Friday's jackpot:
When is the next Mega Millions drawing? What time is the drawing?
Mega Millions drawings are held Tuesdays and Fridays. The next drawing will be on Jan. 6 at 11 p.m. Eastern time, which is 9 p.m. in Arizona.
What were the Jan. 3 Mega Millions drawing numbers?
25, 29, 33, 41, 44. Mega Ball 18 and Megaplier 4.
Did anyone in Arizona win in Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing? Was the winning ticket sold in Arizona?
One lucky person who bought a Mega Millions ticket in Tonopah became the winner of a $4 million prize after Tuesday's drawing.
The winning Arizona ticket matched the five drawing numbers but not the Mega Ball, according to John Gilliland, a spokesperson with the Arizona Lottery. The prize was $1 million but with a Megaplier, it brings the prize to $4 million.
The ticket was sold at the TA Travel Center at 1010 N. 339th Ave. in Tonopah, Gilliland said.
How much is the Mega Millions jackpot?
There were no winners for the $785 million jackpot on Tuesday.
The jackpot has increased to $940 million with a cash option of $483.5 million, Gilliland said.
How much do Mega Millions tickets cost?
Mega Millions tickets cost $2 per play and can be found at most convenience stores, gas stations and grocery stores.
How can I watch the Mega Millions drawing tonight?
You can watch a livestream of the drawing on the Mega Millions website.
The drawing is broadcast live on several TV stations and radio stations across the country.
Many of the TV stations that broadcast the Mega Millions drawing will also livestream them on their websites. You can also stream on services like Fubo TV that offer ABC and FOX.
The drawing will also be uploaded to the Mega Millions YouTube page after it airs on TV.
How do you play Mega Millions?
Tickets can be purchased at a number of participating convenience stores, gas stations and grocery stores for $2 apiece. When purchasing your ticket, you'll have the option to pick six numbers or have them generated for you. Whatever the choice, the first five white numbers will be numbered between 1 and 70. These numbers cannot repeat. The sixth number, the gold mega ball, will be numbered between 1 and 25.
To win the pot, you'll need a ticket that matches all six numbers. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302.6 million, according to the Mega Millions website.
The odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24, according to the Mega Millions website.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Mega Millions next drawing for $940M jackpot: What to know
