Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $1.12 Billion, 8th Largest in Lottery History After 30 Drawings With No Winner

• DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The numbers were drawn Tuesday night for a $1.12 billion Mega Millions jackpot

• The Mega Millions jackpot is the 8th largest in U.S. lottery history, thanks to 30 consecutive drawings without a big winner

• The last time someone won the jackpot was Dec. 8, 2023

• The long drought of jackpots is no accident, as the game has long odds of 1 in 302.6 million to create large prizes

• The $1.12 billion Mega Millions prize is for a sole winner who chooses to be paid through an annuity over 30 years