The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to an impressive $395 million for Friday’s drawing, with no one claiming the top prize in Tuesday night’s drawing. If a lucky winner is chosen for Friday’s drawing and opts for the cash option, they will walk away with a staggering $189.2 million.
The winning numbers for Friday, December 8, are 21, 26, 53, 66, and 70, with the Megaball being 13 and the Megaplier at 3X. As of now, no one has come forward to claim the jackpot, but the full list of winners can be found on the lottery’s website.
When purchasing a Mega Millions ticket, players have the chance to select six numbers. The first five are chosen from a range of 1 to 70 for the white balls, while the last number is chosen from 1 to 25 for the golden Mega Ball. Players can also choose the Easy Pick or Quick Pick options, which generate random numbers for their ticket.
For those playing in specific states, adding a Megaplier for an extra dollar can potentially boost non-jackpot winnings by two, three, four, or even five times.
Lottery tickets can be bought in person at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores, with some airport terminals also selling them. Additionally, tickets can be purchased online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
Operational in various U.S. states and territories, including Arizona, Arkansas, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Puerto Rico, the Jackpocket app enables users to choose their lottery game and numbers, place their order, see their ticket, and collect their winnings – all from the convenience of their phone or home computer.
Jackpocket is committed to responsible gambling and provides assistance to those with gambling problems. You must be of legal gambling age to use the service, and various support options are available in different states. To learn more and read the full terms, visit jackpocket.com/tos.