https://www.siliconvalley.com/2024/12/25/jackpot-for-mega-millions-surges-past-1b-after-no-numbers-match-on-christmas-eve-drawing/

Hang onto those stocking-stuffer lottery tickets.

The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $1 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Christmas Eve. That means the estimated jackpot for Friday’s drawing is $1.15 billion, potentially the fifth-largest jackpot in the game’s history.