The Mega Millions drawing on Dec. 13 did not produce a jackpot winner, pushing the prize to an estimated $740 million for the next drawing on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
The winning numbers from Friday night's drawing were 36, 43, 52, 58, and 65, with the Mega Ball 16. The Megaplier was 3x.
Prize breakdown for Dec. 13, in Georgia
Although no one claimed the $695 million jackpot, multiple winners took home smaller prizes. Here's the breakdown:
- Match 4: 23 winners, earning $500 each (with five winning $1,500 with Megaplier).
- Match 3 + Mega Ball: 58 winners, earning $200 each (with 12 winning $600 with Megaplier).
What’s next?
The next drawing will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 17, with an estimated jackpot of $740 million. The lump sum cash option for this massive prize is approximately $350.2 million before taxes.
Odds of winning
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are about 1 in 302.6 million. However, the odds for smaller prizes, such as $2 for matching the Mega Ball, are significantly better at 1 in 37.
If a winner emerges Tuesday, this could become one of history's largest Mega Millions jackpots. The record stands at $1.537 billion, which was won in October 2018.
- Tickets cost $2 per play and are available at participating retailers across Georgia.
- Adding the $1 Megaplier option can multiply non-jackpot winnings by up to 5x.
- The cut-off time for purchasing tickets is typically 10:45 p.m. ET on draw nights.
Editor's Note: This article was created using ChatGPT with information from the Georgia Lottery website and proofed by an 11Alive digital producer.