The Mega Millions jackpot was one twice in less than a month and now sits at $28 million for the drawing on Friday, Jan. 24.

A $2 Mega Millions ticket made one lucky winner a billionaire this holiday season. Like they say in the lottery world, “it could happen to you.” On Christmas Eve 2024, the jackpot hit $1 billion.

On Christmas Eve 2024, the jackpot hit $1 billion — the 12th time in history that a Mega Millions or Powerball lottery jackpot hit that milestone. Only once has a lottery jackpot surpassed $2 ...