The drawing for Friday night's $1.28 billion Mega Millions jackpot - the second largest in the game's history - took place minutes ago.
Here are the winning numbers: 67, 45, 57, 36 and 13. The Mega Ball was 14, while the multiplier was 2X.
Information what's need to win, the odds of clinching it all and what happens if no one wins can be found below.
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How Do You Win?
Players in the Mega Millions can either have five numbers randomly generated for them, or they can pick their own five numbers between 1-and-70, as well as a sixth number, a “Mega Ball.”
If a player matches all five of their numbers and the “Mega Ball,” then they would walk away with the jackpot in the drawing.
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Of course, the jackpot isn’t the only prize available in the game.
If a player matches all five numbers, but not the “Mega Ball,” then they would win $1 million, according to officials.
Matching four numbers plus the “Mega Ball” would net the player $10,000. Matching four numbers without the “Mega Ball” would earn the player a $500 prize.
Matching three numbers and the “Mega Ball” is worth $200.
Matching three numbers, or matching two numbers and the “Mega Ball,” will win a player $10.
Matching one number and the “Mega Ball” is worth $4, and matching the “Mega Ball” is worth a $2 prize.
Players in Illinois also have the option of adding a $1 “Megaplier” to their $2 ticket. That would double the value of any non-jackpot prize, including matching the five numbers in the drawing.
What Are the Odds of Winning?
According to officials, the odds of matching all five numbers and the "Mega Ball" number are 1-in-303 million.
By comparison, some estimates hold that you have a 1-in-9 million chance of being struck by lightning on two separate occasions.
Where Does This Jackpot Rank Among the Largest of All-Time?
The giant $1.28 billion jackpot remains the nation's third-largest prize and is the result of 29 consecutive drawings without anyone matching all of the game's six numbers. That last time someone hit the Mega Millions jackpot was April 15.
The only prizes that were larger were all worth at least $1 billion, including the all-time record jackpot of nearly $1.6 billion in a Jan. 2016 Powerball drawing.
The Mega Millions drawings in Oct. 2018 ($1.5 billion) and Jan. 2021 ($1 billion) are the only other two jackpots to exceed hit the $1 billion mark.
How Can I Buy Tickets?
Tickets cost $2, and can be purchased at thousands of retailers throughout Illinois and Indiana.
Locally, the Illinois Lottery website and app also allows players to purchase tickets online.
What If No One Wins?
If no one wins the Mega Millions jackpot, lottery officials expect the prize will grow to $1.7 billion for the next drawing Tuesday, making it the nation’s largest lottery prize.
Mega Millions® is a multi-state jackpot game. Drawings are held Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m. During the drawing, six numbers are drawn: five white ball numbers and the gold Megaball® number. Matching all six numbers wins the jackpot. There are eight other ways to match and win prizes up to $1 million. Each play costs $2. For an additional $1, players can purchase the Megaplier® option to multiply all non-jackpot winnings by the Megaplier® number (2, 3, 4, or 5) selected.
- How to Play
- Odds of Winning
- Official Rules (.pdf)
- Draw Videos
- National Mega Millions® Info
1 Pick your numbers
Select five different numbers from 1 to 70 in the left side play area and one “Megaball®” number from 1 to 25 in the right side play area of the play slip. Use one panel (PLAY A - PLAY E) for each desired play. Each play costs $2.
2 Quick Pick
If you prefer having any or all of your numbers selected at random by the terminal, mark the “QUICK PICK” box for each play. All plays and play options selected on the play slip will be valid for the specified draw only.
3 Megaplier®
Marking the “MEGAPLIER® OPTION” box adds $1 to each selected play and will increase your non-jackpot prize by 2, 3, 4, 5, or other promotional number. Promotional multiplier odds may vary.
4 Multi-draws
Play up to 20 consecutive draws by marking the appropriate box under “MULTI-DRAW OPTION.” Each consecutive draw will cost $2 or $3 per draw with the Megaplier® option. NOTE: Multi-draw selections will be consecutive from the draw date requested.
5 Sign the Back of the Ticket
Upon purchase, SIGN the ticket back and SECURE your ticket. Check your selections to make sure they are correct. Player is solely responsible for verifying all selections on the ticket. PRINTED MEGA MILLIONS® TICKETS CANNOT BE CANCELED.
Winning Numbers for the Most Recent Drawings
(Click on the draw results to see the number of winners for each prize level.)
12/27/2022
9 - 13 - 36 - 59 - 61
Megaball®: 11
Megaplier®: 2
PrizeWinners without
Megaplier®Winners with
Megaplier® (x2 )Total WinnersJackpot (Match 5 + Megaball®)Jackpot0--0Match 5$1,000,000000Match 4 + Megaball®$10,000000Match 4$50011617Match 3 + Megaball®$200251439Match 3$10596381977Match 2 + Megaball®$10588368956Match 1 + Megaball®$44,4702,7797,249Match Megaball® Only$210,9717,03218,003Total Winning Tickets16,66110,58027,241
This table represents December 27, 2022, South Carolina winners ONLY
12/23/2022
15 - 21 - 32 - 38 - 62
Megaball®: 8
Megaplier®: 4
PrizeWinners without
Megaplier®Winners with
Megaplier® (x4 )Total WinnersJackpot (Match 5 + Megaball®)Jackpot0--0Match 5$1,000,000000Match 4 + Megaball®$10,000000Match 4$5005712Match 3 + Megaball®$200111627Match 3$10462319781Match 2 + Megaball®$10385249634Match 1 + Megaball®$43,0462,0245,070Match Megaball® Only$27,4145,04612,460Total Winning Tickets11,3237,66118,984
This table represents December 23, 2022, South Carolina winners ONLY
12/20/2022
3 - 4 - 33 - 36 - 52
Megaball®: 17
Megaplier®: 4
PrizeWinners without
Megaplier®Winners with
Megaplier® (x4 )Total WinnersJackpot (Match 5 + Megaball®)Jackpot0--0Match 5$1,000,000000Match 4 + Megaball®$10,000000Match 4$5003710Match 3 + Megaball®$200151126Match 3$10346232578Match 2 + Megaball®$10246203449Match 1 + Megaball®$42,1421,5723,714Match Megaball® Only$25,1063,6458,751Total Winning Tickets7,8585,67013,528
This table represents December 20, 2022, South Carolina winners ONLY
12/16/2022
8 - 35 - 40 - 53 - 56
Megaball®: 11
Megaplier®: 3
PrizeWinners without
Megaplier®Winners with
Megaplier® (x3 )Total WinnersJackpot (Match 5 + Megaball®)Jackpot0--0Match 5$1,000,000000Match 4 + Megaball®$10,000000Match 4$500112Match 3 + Megaball®$200191130Match 3$10302221523Match 2 + Megaball®$10270209479Match 1 + Megaball®$42,1291,6193,748Match Megaball® Only$25,4454,1619,606Total Winning Tickets8,1666,22214,388
This table represents December 16, 2022, South Carolina winners ONLY
12/13/2022
14 - 22 - 48 - 58 - 68
Megaball®: 6
Megaplier®: 2
PrizeWinners without
Megaplier®Winners with
Megaplier® (x2 )Total WinnersJackpot (Match 5 + Megaball®)Jackpot0--0Match 5$1,000,000000Match 4 + Megaball®$10,000000Match 4$500123Match 3 + Megaball®$200111021Match 3$10233200433Match 2 + Megaball®$10236154390Match 1 + Megaball®$41,8311,3363,167Match Megaball® Only$24,4863,3317,817Total Winning Tickets6,7985,03311,831
This table represents December 13, 2022, South Carolina winners ONLY
Mega Millions® Overall Odds
Overall Odds of winning are 1 in 24.
Mega Millions® Odds By Prize Level
MatchOddsPrizeMatch 5 + Megaball®1 in 302,575,350JackpotMatch 51 in 12,607,306$1,000,000Match 4 + Megaball®1 in 931,001$10,000Match 41 in 38,792$500Match 3 + Megaball®1 in 14,547$200Match 31 in 606$10Match 2 + Megaball®1 in 693$10Match 1 + Megaball®1 in 89$4Megaball® Only1 in 37$2The odds presented here are based on a $2 play and are rounded to the nearest whole number.Megaplier® (Multiplier) Prizes
Prizes with Megaplier® (Multiplier)x2x3x4x5Match 5 + Megaball®
Jackpot*--------------------Match 5
$1,000,000$2,000,000$3,000,000$4,000,000$5,000,000Match 4 + Megaball®
$10,000$20,000$30,000$40,000$50,000Match 4
$500$1,000$1,500$2,000$2,500Match 3 + Megaball®
$200$400$600$800$1,000Match 3
$10$20$30$40$50Match 2 + Megaball®
$10$20$30$40$50Match 1 + Megaball®
$4$8$12$16$20Megaball® Only
$2$4$6$8$10Megaplier® (Multiplier) Odds
Megaplier® (Multiplier) OddsMultiplier x2Multiplier x3Multiplier x4Multiplier x51 in 31 in 2.51 in 51 in 15Prior to each drawing, Mega Millions® sales will be temporarily suspended to allow for the drawing. Mega Millions® sales are suspended at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays.
A player MUST be at least 18 years of age to purchase a ticket.
For more information on odds, drawings, winning numbers and remaining or unclaimed prizes, ask your lottery retailer, visit our website at www.sceducationlottery.com or call toll‑free 1-866-736-9819 during regular business hours. (Except Certain State Holidays)
Tickets, transactions, and winners are subject to SCEL rules and state law. SCEL shall not be responsible for lost, stolen, or mutilated tickets. For current or past winning numbers call (803) 734-IWON (4966) or check under the specific game on our website.
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