The Mega Millions jackpot has been growing since October and is now at its third-largest amount in history. There have been 24 consecutive drawings since Oct. 18, 2022, without a winner. The estimated jackpot for the Jan. 10 drawing is $1.1 billion; $568.7 million with the cash option selected.
Brian Rockey, Lottery Director with the Nebraska Lottery, urges residents to play responsibly. “It’s important for Nebraska Lottery players to remember that no matter how large the Mega Millions jackpot is, the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302 million,” said Rockey.
“Your odds of winning remain the same, regardless of how many tickets are purchased or how many people play.”
The largest-ever Mega Millions jackpot was recorded in October 2018, when a South Carolina resident won a $1.537 billion dollar jackpot.