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Mega Millions Jackpot Swells To $619 Million For Tonight’s Drawing

December 10th, 2024


Photo Courtesy: Illinois Lottery

CHICAGO, December 10, 2024 – Illinois Lottery players have another shot at becoming a Mega Millionaire as the Mega Millions jackpot is now a whopping $619 million for tonight’s drawing.

If won, this would be the tenth largest Mega Millions jackpot won in U.S. history.

Three people have won a Mega Millions jackpot this year: In March a player in New Jersey won a life-changing $1.128 billion; in June, an Illinois Lottery player won $552 million playing Mega Millions on the Illinois Lottery mobile app – the largest prize ever won by an online lottery player in the U.S.; and in September, a player in Texas walked away with a whopping $810 million.

So far this year, seven Illinois Lottery players have won prizes of $1 million or more with Mega Millions.

Anyone could be next - all you need is a ticket to dream! There are over 7,000 Illinois Lottery retailers across the state and the Illinois Lottery also offers tickets on its website at IllinoisLottery.com or on the Illinois Lottery app.

And if you have the good fortune to win a life-altering amount of money, the Lottery has three key pieces of advice on what to do next:

  • Sign the back of the winning ticket and keep it somewhere safe
  • Seek professional financial and legal advice
  • Call the Lottery Player Hotline on 1-800-252-1775 to arrange a private appointment to claim the prize

Mega Millions is played every Tuesday and Friday night. Tickets are $2 each, and players can add the Megaplier for an additional $1 for the chance to multiply non-jackpot prizes.

Mega Millions b-roll made by Illinois Lottery available for use by the media;  available for use by the media; download here.

As the Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow, the Illinois Lottery reminds players to play for fun, not funds. Be Smart, Play Smart®. Must be 18 or older to play. Game odds available at IllinoisLottery.com.

About the Illinois Lottery

The Illinois Lottery, founded in 1974, has contributed over $25 billion to the State’s Common School Fund in support of K-12 public education in Illinois since 1985. The Common School Fund is the Illinois Lottery’s primary beneficiary, receiving nearly 99% of Illinois Lottery proceeds. The Illinois Lottery also supports various specialty causes as described in the Illinois Lottery Law (20 ILCS 1605/21.4). For more information about the Illinois Lottery and the causes we support, please visit IllinoisLottery.com.