the fewest wins in any single year since the game began in 2002. Last year, there were 10 jackpots won, the most in a single year since 2013. Friday's Mega Millions jackpot is at $1.15 billion ...

while the odds of winning any Mega Millions prize are 1 in 24, according to lottery officials. Tickets for the game are sold in 45 states, along with Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, with an estimated jackpot of $1.1 billion. Make sure to check your tickets or buy new ones for a shot at this historic prize.